On June 27, 1977 , the territory officially gained independence from France and became the Republic of Djibouti .
It is located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia, with a geostrategic position on the Gulf of Tadjourah. Guide for Collectors and Historians afars and issas
For those researching this specific era, resources are often categorized by the territory's colonial name: On June 27, 1977 , the territory officially