Djibouti

or Ji·bu·ti

[ ji-boo-tee ]

noun

1. 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. Formerly French So·ma·li·land,.
2. a seaport in and the capital of this republic, in the southeastern part.

Djibouti

/ dʒɪˈbuːtɪ /

noun

1. 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) Former name (until 1977)(Territory of the) Afars and the Issas
2. the capital of Djibouti, a port on the Gulf of Aden: an outlet for Ethiopian goods. Pop: 523 000 (2005 est)

Other Words From

• Dji·bou·ti·an adjective noun

Example Sentences

In the eight years after the mosquito’s arrival in Djibouti, the country reported a 40-fold increase in yearly malaria cases, Tadesse says.

From Science News

He returned in January from his 12th overseas assignment, in Djibouti in eastern Africa.

From Science News

Proponents hope the completed tree line, which will extend from Senegal to Djibouti, will not only hold back the desert from expanding southward, but also bring improved food security and millions of jobs to the region.

From Science News

The TPLF and its allies are threatening to block roads into the city and to throttle road and rail networks that link Ethiopia, a landlocked country, to shipments from Djibouti.

From Time

In November, Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa, recorded two years’ worth of rainfall in a single day.

From Time

What is happening in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti is nothing short of a calamity.

From The Daily Beast

One of the first demands made by Italy was for the port and town of Djibouti, which is under French sway.

From Project Gutenberg