djibouti

• Nombre propio que designa un país situado en el Cuerno de África, en la península somalí, que se independizó del control francés en 1977; también es el nombre de su capital y ciudad más grande, un puerto en el golfo de Adén.

A proper noun referring to a country located in the Horn of Africa, on the Somali peninsula, which gained independence from French control in 1977; also the name of its capital and largest city, a port city on the Gulf of Aden.

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1. Country in East AfricaB1formal

   A small nation located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia, with a coastline along the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

   Yibuti

   • Djibouti gained its independence from France in 1977.
   • The capital city of Djibouti is also named Djibouti.
   • Djibouti's strategic location makes it an important hub for international shipping.

2. Capital city of DjiboutiB1formal

   The capital and largest city of the Republic of Djibouti, located on the Gulf of Aden.

   Yibuti (capital)

   • Djibouti City is a major port and commercial center.
   • Many international military bases are located near Djibouti City.
   • The population of Djibouti City is over 600,000 people.