1. A country in northeastern Africa on the Somali peninsula; formerly under French control but became independent in 1977
   - Republic of Djibouti, Afars and Issas
    
2. Port city on the Gulf of Aden; the capital and largest city of Djibouti
   - capital of Djibouti

Type of: African country, African nation, national capital, port

Part of: Africa, Arab League, Horn of Africa, Somali peninsula

Encyclopedia: Djibouti, djibouti