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Djibouti
[ji-boo-tee]
noun
Formerly French Somaliland,.Formerly French Territory of the Afars and Issas.a republic in eastern Africa, on the Gulf of Aden: a former overseas territory of France; gained independence 1977. 8,492 sq. mi. (21,994 sq. km). Djibouti.
a seaport in and the capital of this republic, in the southeastern part.
Djibouti
/ ɪˈːɪ /
noun
Former name (until 1977): (Territory of the) Afars and the Issas.a republic in E Africa, on the Gulf of Aden: a French overseas territory (1946–77); became independent in 1977; mainly desert. Official languages: Arabic and French. Religion: Muslim majority. Currency: Djibouti franc. Capital: Djibouti. Pop: 792 198 (2013 est). Area: 23 200 sq km (8950 sq miles)
the capital of Djibouti, a port on the Gulf of Aden: an outlet for Ethiopian goods. Pop: 523 000 (2005 est)
Other 51Թ Forms
- Djiboutian adjective
Example Sentences
Djibouti has become Somalia's most frequent venue for 'home' games during almost four decades in exile, during which time their stadium in Mogadishu was repeatedly requisitioned for military use.
The document mentions only two African territories in its sub-Saharan Africa section - Somaliland and Djibouti - and proposes "the recognition of Somaliland statehood as a hedge against the US's deteriorating position in Djibouti".
And America’s Middle Eastern allies will be keen for the US to retain its military base in Djibouti.
The United States, by contrast, has around 750 - one also in Djibouti, and many others in countries close to China like Japan and South Korea.
At least 45 people have died and many others are missing after two migrant boats capsized off the coast of Djibouti, officials say.
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