Why Several Super Powers Have Army Installations In Djibouti
Military and Naval Bases
Djibouti, a small country located in the Horn of Africa, is not widely known in the western world except for its unusual name in English. Despite being the smallest country on the African continent with a population of only about 957,000 people, Djibouti is an important geopolitical hotspot due to the numerous foreign military bases established on its territory. The capital city, also called Djibouti, is home to several military bases, including the only permanent military base that the United States has in Africa. In addition to the American military base, there are French, Japanese, Italian, German, Spanish, and Chinese military bases located in Djibouti. Despite its small size and funny sounding name, Djibouti plays a significant role in global politics due to the presence of these military bases.
