Definition

1. 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

1. a country in northeastern Africa on the Somali peninsula; formerly under French control but became independent in 1997