Border history · 1886–2023

Djibouti borders over time

CShapes records 2 changes to the borders of Djibouti between 1886 and 2023. It has been independent since June 27, 1977. Its territory covers 21,433 km².

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Border changes
2
Area today
21,433 km²
Status
Independent since 1977
June 27, 1977 – presentChoose a period to see its borders. The dashed line is the period before.

Timeline of Djibouti's borders

Each period is one border version in CShapes, with its area and the change from the period before.

  1. January 1, 1886 – January 23, 1900

    21,433 km²First recorded versionRuled by FranceWorld map in 1886

  2. January 24, 1900 – June 26, 1977

    21,433 km²±0 km²Ruled by FranceWorld map in 1900

  3. June 27, 1977 – present

    21,433 km²±0 km²IndependentWorld map in 1977

What changed

Independence, transfers between rulers, and border changes recorded for this country.

  1. Djibouti becomes independent from France.