Afars and the Issas

/ ˈɑːfɑːz, ˈiːsɑːs /

noun

1. a former name (1967–77) of Djibouti

Example Sentences

Mengistu also faces the possibility of war with Somalia for control of the French Territory of the Afars and the Issas, whose 215,000 citizens last week voted for independence.*

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Djibouti:   The French Territory of the Afars and the Issas became   Djibouti in 1977.

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Industries:   none Military Dhekelia Military - note:   includes Dheklia Garrison and Ayios Nikolaos Station connected by a   roadway This page was last updated on 20 October, 2005 ====================================================================== @Djibouti Introduction Djibouti Background:   The French Territory of the Afars and the Issas became Djibouti in   1977.

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Military Dhekelia Military - note:   includes Dheklia Garrison and Ayios Nikolaos Station connected by a   roadway This page was last updated on 10 February, 2005 ====================================================================== @Djibouti Introduction Djibouti Background:   The French Territory of the Afars and the Issas became Djibouti in   1977.

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Background: The French Territory of the Afars and the Issas became Djibouti in 1977.

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