Durban

[ dur-buh n ]

/ ˈdɜr bən /

noun

a seaport in SE Natal, in the E Republic of South Africa.

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Examples from the Web for durban

The other big new South African DJ-producer is Culoe De Song, born Culolethu Zulu in Durban.
South African Music Vies for the World Stage|Michaelangelo Matos|July 23, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The real 'do' in Durban is surfing or other beach-based activities.
Gal With a Suitcase|Jolie Hunt|July 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST
That said, my big avoid in Durban is the Sun Coast Casino complex (at the end of Snell Parade).
Gal With a Suitcase|Jolie Hunt|July 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Of the big beasts no signs had been seen in several months, the hunters of the tribe told Mr. Durban.
Tom Swift and his Electric Rifle|Victor Appleton

Our next port of call was Zanzibar, whence we proceeded to Durban, in Natal.
The First Mate|Harry Collingwood
She wrote to him from Durban, inviting herself, and he wired her back to roll up as soon as she liked.
The White Hand and the Black|Bertram Mitford
Above the wide main street of Durban the sun blazed and glared like a brazen image of itself in the high ardent blue.
Poppy|Cynthia Stockley
Durban, the largest town in Natal, had a population in 1894 of 27,984.
Sixty Years a Queen|Sir Herbert Maxwell

British Dictionary definitions for durban

Durban

/ (ˈdɜːbən) /

noun

a port in E South Africa, in E KwaZulu/Natal province on the Indian Ocean: University of Natal (1909); resort and industrial centre, with oil refineries, shipbuilding yards, etc. Pop: 536 644 (2001)

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