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

And America’s Middle Eastern allies will be keen for the US to retain its military base in Djibouti.

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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.

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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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He added that neighbouring Djibouti was also worried it could harm its own port-dependent economy, as Ethiopia has traditionally relied on Djibouti for imports.

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Its 25 crew members were rescued by a European warship a day later and transported to Djibouti.

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