Djibouti National Anthem
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
Djibouti National Anthem Lyrics
Hinjinne u sara kaca
Calankaan harraad iyo
Haydaar u mudateen!
Hir cagaarku qariyayiyo
Habkay samadu tahayoo
Xiddig dhi igleh hoorshoo
Caddaan lagu hadheeyaay.
Maxaa haybad kugu yaal.
Maxaa haybad kugu yaal.
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.
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Sources & References
- Djibouti . wikisource.org
- Djibouti (anthem) . en.wikipedia.org
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