republic of djibouti
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A country in northeastern Africa on the Somali peninsula: The Republic of Djibouti is a sovereign nation located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, and the Gulf of Aden.
- Formerly under French control but became independent in 1997: It was a French territory known as French Somaliland and later the French Territory of the Afars and Issas before gaining full independence.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Republic of Djibouti is a member of the United Nations.
- Strategic shipping lanes pass near the coast of the Republic of Djibouti.
- The capital of the Republic of Djibouti is Djibouti City.
Advanced Usage
- In geopolitical context: Often discussed regarding its strategic military and commercial port significance.
- Several nations maintain military bases in the Republic of Djibouti due to its location.
- In historical context: Referring to its colonial past and path to sovereignty.
- The Republic of Djibouti transitioned from a French colony to an independent state.
Variants and Related Words
- Djibouti (Proper noun): The common short form name for the country.
- Djibouti's economy relies heavily on its port services.
- Djiboutian (Adjective): Relating to the Republic of Djibouti.
- The Djiboutian landscape is mostly arid.
Synonyms
- Djibouti: The most common synonym, used interchangeably in most contexts.
- Nation of Djibouti: A less common formal variant.
Notes on Usage
- The full official name "Republic of Djibouti" is typically used in formal diplomatic, legal, and official documents.
- In everyday language and most general writing, the shortened form "Djibouti" is standard.
- It is a singular proper noun and is always capitalized.
Noun
- a country in northeastern Africa on the Somali peninsula; formerly under French control but became independent in 1997