What names did Djibouti have during the French colonial era?

During the French colonial era, the territory now known as Djibouti was referred to by two primary names:

• French Somaliland: This name was used from 1896 until 1967.12
• French Territory of the Afars and the Issas: The region was renamed this in 1967 and retained the title until it gained independence in 1977.341

Before these official designations, France had established a presence in the area starting in 1862 with a coaling station at Obock. The country officially adopted the name Djibouti upon achieving independence from France on June 27, 1977.3415