Djibouti
Djibouti
1977
1977
Aden Elmi
Abdi Robleh
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Key Facts
- 1. Djibouti was one of the last African countries to gain independence, in 1977, when most of Africa had already been independent for over a decade
- 2. The anthem is in the Somali language, though Djibouti is also home to a large Afar-speaking population
- 3. Despite its tiny size (about the area of New Jersey), Djibouti hosts military bases from the United States, France, China, Japan, and Italy
Lyrics
Hinjinne u sara kaca
Calanku samu biqiilee
Maxaa haybad leh hoo
Karaysiimee nabad geli.
Hinjinne u sara kaca.
Halkan wadankiinna
Soo hadal ku siiday
Reer Jabuutiyow,
Aad u mudanaataan.
Waa markii u dhashay
Nala tixiyeen,
Halkan wadankiinna
Soo hadal ku siiday.
Hinjinne u sara kaca
Calanku samu biqiilee
Maxaa haybad leh hoo
Karaysiimee nabad geli.
Hinjinne u sara kaca.
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Analysis
EditorialAdopted upon independence from France in 1977, making Djibouti one of the last African colonies to gain independence. Strategically located at the mouth of the Red Sea on the Horn of Africa, Djibouti is home to multiple foreign military bases. The anthem was originally written in Somali, reflecting the country's primary linguistic identity.