Djibouti
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- proper noun
- /dʒɪˈbuːti/
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Ciudad de Yibuti
- In Djibouti, an impoverished mini-state on the Gulf of Aden, America has turned a former French Foreign Legion outpost, Camp Lemonnier, into the most important base for drone operations outside the war zone of Afghanistan.
- Djibouti City
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And Puntland, which awaits an effective Somali government with which to federate, has become a launching pad for many of the pirate attacks around the vital shipping lane between Djibouti and Yemen.
Academic text (2010) -
"We were carrying 500 tonnes of sugar for some businesswomen from Djibouti who were with us for the journey.
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"As the pace of drone operations has intensified in Djibouti, Air Force mechanics have reported mysterious
Blog text (21) -
When I was on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee staff, I made AI made an official trip a staff Dell to Yemen, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somalia.
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Buchanan and Thisted were safely whisked along with their rescuers to Camp Lemonnier, a United States Naval Expeditionary Base in Djibouti, via helicopter.
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The busy port of Djibouti handles a significant amount of shipping traffic in East Africa.
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Tourists often visit Djibouti to experience its unique culture and stunning coastal views.
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Many goods are imported and exported through the city of Djibouti due to its strategic location.
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Etymology
Djibouti was first the name of the port on the Gulf of Aden, from local Afar or Somali words for the coastal place where ships came to trade. So, the city’s name shows its long history as an important harbour and that is why the city is still known for its port today.