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Djibouti

Djibouti lies at the southern Red Sea gateway. Its capital and ports face the Gulf of Tadjoura, while Lake Assal lies inland in the Afar tectonic region.

Fast Facts

  • Lake Assal, about 155 m below sea level, is the lowest point in Africa.
  • Its port is the main sea outlet for Ethiopia, linked by the Addis Ababa–Djibouti railway.
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