Where is Djibouti city located?
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Djibouti city, the capital of the Republic of Djibouti, is located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Tadjoura, an inlet of the Gulf of Aden.12
The city is built upon coral reefs that extend into the southern entrance of the gulf. Its physical layout consists of three level areas—Djibouti, Serpent, and Marabout—which are connected by jetties.12