djibouti
djibouti — noun
1. a small country in eastern Africa, located on the coast of the Red Sea and the G
a small country in eastern Africa, located on the coast of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, between Eritrea and Somalia
Amani learned how Djibouti links the Red Sea and Indian Ocean as a shipping hub.
proper noun, always capitalised
The port of Djibouti handles most of the imports for neighbouring landlocked Ethiopia.
Djibouti + noun (port of Djibouti)
Oil tankers and cargo ships from Asia pass through the strait near Djibouti every week.
Bilal and his family moved to Djibouti when his company posted him to the port.
Djibouti's arid landscape sits between Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia on the Gulf of Aden coast.
用法筆記
Djibouti is always capitalised as a proper noun and takes a singular verb. The country's official name is the Republic of Djibouti.
2. the capital city of Djibouti, a port on the Gulf of Aden where most of the count
the capital city of Djibouti, a port on the Gulf of Aden where most of the country's population and businesses are located
The capital city of Djibouti has a busy market near the harbour.
capital city of Djibouti
Lucía flew into Djibouti city that morning and headed straight for the central market.
Restaurants in Djibouti city serve grilled fish, Yemeni bread, and French pastries.
Amani visited the national museum in Djibouti city to see local art exhibits last weekend.
The narrow streets of downtown Djibouti are lined with fabric stalls, spice shops, and cafes.
用法筆記
This sense refers to the city, not the country. In context it is usually clear which meaning is intended; for clarity, say 'the city of Djibouti' or 'Djibouti city'.