Djibouti
noun
a republic in eastern Africa, on the Gulf of Aden: a former overseas territory of France; gained independence 1977. 8,492 sq. mi. (21,994 sq. km). Djibouti.
Djiboutian
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a word derived from
Djibouti.
Example Sentences
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"The partially laden vessel briefly slowed from 10 to six knots and deviated course, and contacted the Djiboutian Navy, before returning to her previous course and speed," it said.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2024
Djiboutian authorities held the adviser, Fahad Yasin, preventing him from travelling to Mogadishu by air, the director of communications in the presidency Abdirashid Hashi said, without providing more details.
From Reuters ● Sep. 17, 2021
Djibouti inaugurated the rail line in January in a mass celebration featuring Djiboutian celebrities and African heads of state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2017
The three men were arrested by Djiboutian authorities while at the safe house.
From New York Times ● May 12, 2015
While inflation is not a concern, due to the fixed tie of the Djiboutian franc to the US dollar, the artificially high value of the Djiboutian franc adversely affects Djibouti's balance of payments.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
