Quiz: Djibouti

  1. What was the capital?

    • Djibouti
    • Skopje
    • Seoul
    • Rome
    Answer

    Djibouti — Capital: Djibouti.

  2. When was Djibouti founded?

    • 27 June 1977, independence from France
    • 6 August 1962, independence from Britain
    • 25 June 1991, independence declared from Yugoslavia
    • 12 October 1968, independence from Spain
    Answer

    27 June 1977, independence from France — Founded: 27 June 1977, independence from France.

  3. What form of government does Djibouti have?

    • Presidential republic
    • Federal constitutional monarchy with a rotating kingship
    • Chief Executive and Legislative Council under the Basic Law; Beijing controls defence and foreign affairs
    • Federal parliamentary republic with a rotating three member presidency
    Answer

    Presidential republic — Government: Presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Djibouti is a tiny country at the mouth of the Red Sea, guarding one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Djibouti is a tiny country at the mouth of the Red Sea, guarding one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.