Camp Lemonnier
Overseas Base · Djibouti
Status
Active
Type
Overseas Base
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
Camp Lemmonier has grown to some 5,100 troops and civilians since 2002 as main U.S. base in Africa.
💡 Why Does This Matter?
The United States maintains approximately 750 military bases in over 80 countries — more than any nation in world history. The annual cost of maintaining overseas bases exceeds $55 billion.
Critics argue that many overseas bases are Cold War relics that increase tensions, provoke "blowback," and drain resources from domestic needs. Supporters say they deter aggression and protect allies. Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
11.5436°N, 43.1486°E · View on Google Maps →