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Town in Obock Region, Djibouti
Obock (also Obok, Arabic: أبخ, Hayyú) is a small port town in Djibouti. It is located on the Northern shore of the Gulf of Tadjoura, where it opens out
Obock
Administrative colony belonging to the Second French colonial empire
The Obock Territory and Dependencies (French: Territoire d'Obock) was an administrative colony belonging to the Second French colonial empire, between
Obock_Territory
settlements include the capital Djibouti City, the port towns of Tadjoura and Obock, and the southern cities of Ali Sabieh and Dikhil. It is the forty-sixth
Geography_of_Djibouti
Gulf of the Indian Ocean in the Horn of Africa
the gulf is about 900 km2 (350 sq mi). The length (from the Sagallo to Obock) is 64 km (40 mi), and the width is up to 26 km (16 mi).The gulf is relatively
Gulf_of_Tadjoura
Airport in Djibouti
Obock Airport (IATA: OBC, ICAO: HDOB) is an airport serving Obock, a city in the Obock Region of Djibouti. The airport resides at an elevation of 69 feet
Obock_Airport
Region of Djibouti
The Obock Region (Afar: Rakaakay Obock, Arabic: إقليم أوبوخ, Somali: Gobolka Obokh) is a region in northern Djibouti. Covering an area of 4,700 square
Obock_Region
Civil War
agreement with the Afar Sultan Raieta Dini Ahmet. Ahmet sold his territory of Obock for 10,000 thalers, around F55,000. This was the start of the French colonisation
Djiboutian_Civil_War
Town in Obock, Djibouti
Medeho (Arabic: مديهو) is a town in the northeastern Obock Region of Djibouti. Medeho has one of the mildest climates in Djibouti, which is not always
Medeho
1967–1977 French colony in modern Djibouti
1862 until 1894, the land to the north of the Gulf of Tadjoura was called Obock and ruled by Somali and Afar Sultans, local authorities with whom France
French Territory of the Afars and the Issas
French_Territory_of_the_Afars_and_the_Issas
Country in the Horn of Africa
1862 until 1894, the land to the north of the Gulf of Tadjoura was called "Obock". From 1897 to 1967 the area was known as French Somaliland (French: Côte
Djibouti
Capital and largest city in Djibouti
1862 until 1894, the land to the north of the Gulf of Tadjoura was called Obock and was ruled by Issa and Afar Sultans, local authorities with whom France
Djibouti_City
Abou-Youssouf Locality 181 Dikhil Abramali Locality 27 Obock Ad-Bouya Locality 216 Tadjourah Ad-Hela Locality 57 Obock Ad'eyla Locality 20 Dikhil Ada Koma Locality
List_of_cities_in_Djibouti
During its time as a French colony, Obock issued its own postage stamps. At first the inhabitants used the general stamps of the French Colonies, but
Postage stamps and postal history of Obock
Postage_stamps_and_postal_history_of_Obock
migrant boat carrying 320 people is wrecked off the northern coast near Obock. 10 April – 2026 Djiboutian presidential election: Incumbent Ismaïl Omar
2026_in_Djibouti
French adventurer, writer and sailor (1879–1974)
many adventures, eventually prospered, bought a house near the shore in Obock cove, and had a big dhow, the Altair ("Soaring Eagle"), built by a local
Henry_de_Monfreid
Dominion of Egypt from 1874 to 1884
• Egyptian recall 1884 Preceded by Succeeded by Ottoman Zeila British Somaliland Obock Territory Dervish movement (Somali) Today part of Djibouti Somalia (de jure)
Khedivate's_Somali_Coast
Uninhabited island in the Bab-el-Mandeb strait
Arabic: الجزيرة الكبرى), is an uninhabited rocky island off the coast of Obock Region of Djibouti in the Bab-el-Mandeb strait (between the Red Sea and
Kaḏḏa_Dâbali
OCLC 5112985951. Brunschwig, Henri (1968). "Une colonie inutile: Obock (1862-1888)" [A Useless Colony: Obock 1862–1888]. Cahiers d'Études Africaines (in French).
Djiboutian_nationality_law
Peninsula and geopolitical region
north of the Gulf of Tadjoura situated in modern-day Djibouti was called Obock and was ruled by Somali and Afar Sultans, local authorities with whom France
Horn_of_Africa
Town in Obock, Djibouti
Moulhoule (Arabic: مول هولة) is a town in the northern Obock region of Djibouti. It is situated on the west coast of the Red Sea, at its southern entrance
Moulhoule
1883–1967 French colony in modern Djibouti
(1883–1949) French Somaliland franc (1949–1967) Preceded by Succeeded by Obock Territory French Territory of the Afars and the Issas Today part of Djibouti
French_Somaliland
Peninsula in Obock Region, Djibouti
Ras Siyyan or Ras Siyan (Arabic: رأس سيان) is a peninsula in the Obock Region of Djibouti, on the Bab-el-Mandeb strait (between the Red Sea and the Gulf
Ras_Siyyan
Land warfare branch of Djibouti's military
6,000 and 10,000. Ali Sabieh Infantry Regiment Dikhil Infantry Regiment Obock Infantry Regiment Tadjoura Infantry Regiment Djibouti City Rapid Reaction
Djiboutian_Army
Vaudreuil reported that the Egyptians were occupying the interior between Obock and Tadjoura. Emperor Johannes IV of Ethiopia signed an accord with the
History_of_Djibouti
stamp issuers page for details of the project. Dates 1892 – 1894 Capital Obock Currency 100 centimes = 1 franc Refer Djibouti Refer Arad (French Occupation)
Compendium of postage stamp issuers (O)
Compendium_of_postage_stamp_issuers_(O)
In 1939, the circle of Ali Sabieh is extracted from the last. In 1963, Obock's circle was created by division of that of Tadjourah region. In 1967, the
Regions_of_Djibouti
Djibouti Region 2015 viii, ix, x (natural) The Natural Landscapes of the Obock Region Obock Region 2015 vii, viii, x (natural) Day Forest National Park Tadjourah
List of World Heritage Sites in Djibouti
List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Djibouti
Military force of Djibouti
the Djiboutian-Ethiopian border with arms and luggage and headed towards Obock. Simultaneously, another division crossed the Western border and moved towards
Djibouti_Armed_Forces
‘Angar HDHE Herkale Airport Moucha Island HDMO MHI Moucha Airport Obock HDOB OBC Obock Airport Tadjoura HDTJ TDJ Tadjoura Airport Military airports
List_of_airports_in_Djibouti
political renewal and citizen involvement, Samatar held a second rally in Obock. Samatar further campaigned on cracking down on corruption, cutting wasteful
2026 Djiboutian presidential election
2026_Djiboutian_presidential_election
Portrait Incumbent Notes Obock 11 March 1862 French purchase of Obock. Remains unadministered and unoccupied until 1884. Territory of Obock and Dependencies (Territoire
List of governors of French Somaliland
List_of_governors_of_French_Somaliland
Islands near Djibouti and Eritrea
50 sq mi) Highest elevation 44 m (144 ft) Administration Djibouti Regions Obock Sub-prefecture Moulhoule Claimed by Eritrea Regions Southern Red Sea Subregions
Doumeira_Islands
Place in Obock, Djibouti
(Arabic: فغال) is a coastal location in eastern Djibouti. It lies north of Obock. It lies along the N15 road, connected to the Eritrean border at Rahayta
Fagal
French poet (1854–1891)
inland because Léonce Lagarde, governor of the new French administration of Obock and its dependencies, issued an order on 12 April 1886 prohibiting the sale
Arthur_Rimbaud
Emperor of Ethiopia from 1879 to 1913
resources, and to dominate the routes leading to the port markets of Zeila, Obock, and Tadjoura. During this campaign, Menelik had to compete with Negus Tekle
Menelik_II
Portrait Incumbent Notes Obock 11 March 1862 French purchase of Obock. Remains unadministered and unoccupied until 1884. Territory of Obock and Dependencies (Territoire
Lists_of_rulers_of_Djibouti
Island of Djibouti
strait (between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden). They are within the Obock sub-prefecture of Djibouti, and are a notable diving site. Even in English
Seven_Brothers_Islands
precursors. No identifiable persons are depicted on the postage stamps of Obock. No identifiable persons are depicted on the postage stamps of the French
List of people on the postage stamps of Djibouti
List_of_people_on_the_postage_stamps_of_Djibouti
of the postage stamps and postal history of Djibouti, first known as the Obock Territory; it afterwards was known as French Somaliland until being called
Postage stamps and postal history of Djibouti
Postage_stamps_and_postal_history_of_Djibouti
Chinese government initiative
Pakistan: 40 years Kyaukpyu, Myanmar: 50 years Kuantan, Malaysia: 60 years Obock, Djibouti: 10 years Malacca Gateway: 99 Years Hambantota, Sri Lanka: 99
21st Century Maritime Silk Road
21st_Century_Maritime_Silk_Road
Équateur Ethnic group: Mongo people Proposed: independence for Équateur Obock Region and Tadjourah Region Ethnic group: Afar people Proposed: autonomy
List of active separatist movements in Africa
List_of_active_separatist_movements_in_Africa
Village in Tadjourah Region, Djibouti
of the expedition was raised. Later, several French colonists escaped to Obock, informing their comrades of the settlement's whereabouts. On 5 February
Sagallo
Ottoman governor and merchant (c. 1810–1885)
After the completion of negotiations for supplies of livestock, he went to Obock, al-Mukha, and al-Hudayda, where Mahmud Pasha again welcomed him. In his
Abubakr_Ibrahim_Chehem
Overseas territories controlled by France (1534–1980)
the Congo, Gabon, Cameroon, the east African coastal enclave of Djibouti (Obock Territory), and the island of Madagascar. Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza helped
French_colonial_empire
Prime Minister of Djibouti (2013-present)
Warsangeli clan. Mohamed was born in 1952 in Souali, situated in the northern Obock region of present-day Djibouti. He studied at the University of Limoges
Abdoulkader_Kamil_Mohamed
name. We'ima Alailou Essulou Ga'lale Boussali Goutoi (Kadda Dola) Soudi Obock Sadai Ambado Ambouli Deydey Beyadé Ouâhayyi Gabone Kalou (flows into Lake
List_of_wadis_of_Djibouti
French colonial administrator
him to serve because he was soon appointed French colonial governor of Obock Territory in Africa, a position he held for fifteen years, from 1884 to
Léonce_Lagarde
Town in Obock, Djibouti
Egahlou (also Ouaddi, Arabic: إغالو) is a town located in central Obock Region of Djibouti. Although there is sparse vegetation in the vicinity, there
Egahlou
Intergovernmental organization
Port-au-Prince, Haiti. US Secretary of State Blinken during an IOM mission in Obock, Djibouti. Evacuation after a tsunami in Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia
International Organization for Migration
International_Organization_for_Migration
Flag carrier of Djibouti
Rapide and two Beechcraft Model 18 aircraft, initially serving Dikhil, Obock and Tadjoura. A brand new Douglas DC-3 helped the airline starting services
Air_Djibouti
Topics referred to by the same term
Obok may refer to one of two terms Obock, a small port town in Djibouti Oboq, a Mongolian clan council This disambiguation page lists articles associated
Obok
1882–1936 Italian colony in modern Eritrea
deserted but spacious bay about half-way between Annesley Bay to the north and Obock to the South. However, the area, — which had been long dominated by the
Italian_Eritrea
in the Gulf of Tadjoura in front of the ports of Djibouti, Tadjoura and Obock. By the end of June the Italians had also occupied the border fortifications
French Somaliland in World War II
French_Somaliland_in_World_War_II
Town in Obock, Djibouti
Khôr ʽAngar (Arabic: خور عنجر) is a town in the northern Obock Region of Djibouti, situated on the west coast of the Bab el Mandeb Strait. The town is
Khôr_ʽAngar
leaders in the region. Siesta Beach – Djibouti City Red Sea Beach – Near Obock Khor Ambado – Near Djibouti City Le Sable Blanc – Tadjoura Heron Beach –
Tourism_in_Djibouti
Town in Obock, Djibouti
Sedorre (Arabic: سيدور) is a town in the northern Obock region of Djibouti. Satellite map at Maplandia.com 12°22′N 43°11′E / 12.367°N 43.183°E / 12
Sedorre
Cushitic ethnic group native to the Horn of Africa
Imamate of Aussa (16th–18th c.) Habesh Eyalet (16th–19th c.) Colonial period Obock Territory (1862-1896) French Somaliland (1896–1967) French Territory of
Somalis
Structure description
(Région d'Arta) Dikhil Region (Région de Dikhil) Djibouti (city) (Ville de Djibouti) Obock Region (Région d'Obock) Tadjourah Region (Région de Tadjourah)
Subdivisions_of_Djibouti
the Djiboutian-Ethiopian border with arms and luggage and headed towards Obock. Simultaneously, another division crossed the Western border and moved towards
Military_history_of_Djibouti
Russian explorer and adventurer
Russian flag was raised. While several people from the expedition fled to Obock, a nearby village from the French territory nearby, French authorities became
Nikolay_Ivanovich_Ashinov
French philosopher and Jesuit priest (1881–1955)
invitation from Henry de Monfreid, Teilhard undertook a journey of two months in Obock, in Harar in the Ethiopian Empire, and in Somalia with his colleague Pierre
Pierre_Teilhard_de_Chardin
terror. Europeans suspected of contact with the enemy were interned at Obock, while 45 others were condemned to death or forced labour, mostly in absentia
Pierre_Nouailhetas
Place in Obock Region, Djibouti
Dadda'to (Arabic: دادتو) is a village in Djibouti, located in the region of Obock. The town lies near the border with Eritrea. Nearby towns and villages include
Dadda'to
Entry for Djibouti in ISO 3166-2
‘Alī Şabīḩ region DJ-AR Arta ‘Artā region DJ-DI Dikhil Dikhīl region DJ-DJ Djibouti Jībūtī city DJ-OB Obock Awbūk region DJ-TA Tadjourah Tājūrah region
ISO_3166-2:DJ
Concept in international relations
annexed. Present Djibouti was originally, from 24 June 1884, the Territory of Obock and Protectorate of Tadjoura (Territoires Français d'Obock, Tadjoura, Dankils
Protectorate
Town in Djibouti
effort to help the economic development of the districts of Tadjourah, Obock, Ali Sabieh and Dikhil. The new Port of Tadjoura has been built to mainly
Tadjoura
Town in Obock, Djibouti
town in northern Djibouti. It is situated about 68 kilometers north of Obock, at an elevation of 1,263 feet from sea level. The town sprawls on a wide
ʽAlaili_Dadda
Imamate of Aussa (16th–18th c.) Habesh Eyalet (16th–19th c.) Colonial period Obock Territory (1862-1896) French Somaliland (1896–1967) French Territory of
List of wars involving Djibouti
List_of_wars_involving_Djibouti
community similar to those in Eritrea and Aden. Originally settling in Obock, and finally Djibouti City, in the wake of the British succession of the
History of the Jews in Djibouti
History_of_the_Jews_in_Djibouti
Diameter (km) Approval date Named after Refs Obock 2°00′S 209°30′W / 2.0°S 209.5°W / -2.0; -209.5 (Obock) 14.5 2013 Djibouti place name WGPSN Ocampo
List_of_craters_on_Mars:_O–Z
Highway in Djibouti
The RN-14 National Highway connects from Tadjoura to Obock, and is 61 kilometres (38 mi) long, it runs along most of the Gulf of Tadjoura coastline of
National Highway 14 (Djibouti)
National_Highway_14_(Djibouti)
Highway in Djibouti
from Obock to Eritrean Border, and is 103 kilometres (64 mi) long, it runs along most of the Bab-el-Mandeb coastline. It is the longest route in Obock Region
National Highway 15 (Djibouti)
National_Highway_15_(Djibouti)
Croatian explorers
Port Said, Djibouti, and Aden, reaching Bab el Mandeb. After traveling to Obock back in Djibouti, they eventually ended up in Harar and Addis Ababa in Ethiopia
Mirko_and_Stjepan_Seljan
Town in Obock, Djibouti
Waddi (Arabic: وادي) is a town in the northern Obock region of Djibouti. Waddi, Djibouti v t e
Waddi,_Djibouti
Military unit
upgrading. The main bases of the Djiboutian Navy are located in: Djibouti City Obock Tadjoura Khôr ʽAngar Maskali Island The Djiboutian Navy is part of the Djibouti
Djiboutian_Navy
Administrative sub-prefecture in Obock Region, Djibouti
Moulhoule is an Administrative sub-prefecture in the Obock Region of Djibouti. Sub-prefectures of Djibouti "Districts". GeoPostCodes. Retrieved 6 June
Moulhoule_(district)
electoral district. The UMP ran unopposed in three electoral districts (Dikhil, Obock and Arta, 18 seats). The elections were held using a closed list system
2018 Djiboutian parliamentary election
2018_Djiboutian_parliamentary_election
Ecoregion in northeastern Africa
Eritrea's Southern Red Sea Region, which stretches along the Red Sea coast to Obock in Djibouti. The flora of the coastal strip consists of herbs and grasses
Eritrean_coastal_desert
occupied Zeila in 1884, followed in the same year by the French move on Obock, and in 1885 the Italians seized Massawa. In addition, the Great Ethiopian
Slavery_in_Somalia
Musical artist
degree, but then abandoned his studies and took a job as a storekeeper in Obock, where his mother's family lived. It was then that he began playing music
Abdallah_Lee
Town in Dikhil, Djibouti
1862 until 1894, the land to the north of the Gulf of Tadjoura was called Obock and was ruled by Somali and Afar Sultans, local authorities with whom France
As_Eyla
World War II French submarine
three results: create a submarine threat to British forces in the Djibouti-Obock-Aden area, deliver supplies to French Somaliland, and maintain the morale
French_submarine_Vengeur
Ancient city in modern Djibouti
Epideires Deirê Location of Berenice Epideires in Djibouti 12°28′N 43°18′E / 12.467°N 43.300°E / 12.467; 43.300 Location Djibouti Region Obock Region
Berenice_Epideires
Former sovereign state in Ethiopia
Imamate of Aussa (16th–18th c.) Habesh Eyalet (16th–19th c.) Colonial period Obock Territory (1862-1896) French Somaliland (1896–1967) French Territory of
Imamate_of_Aussa
Town in Obock, Djibouti
Bissidiro (Arabic: بيسيديرو) is a town in the northern Obock region of Djibouti. It is situated on the border with Eritrea about 351 km (218 mi) (by road)
Bissidiro
Djiboutian politician who served as the second prime minister of Djibouti
Ahmed Dini Ahmed (Afar: Acmad Diini Acmad, Arabic: أحمد ديني أحمد; 1932 – 12 September 2004) was a Djiboutian politician who served as the second Prime
Ahmed_Dini_Ahmed
exiled Bouarate), Kahoua (Poyes, 1875), Poindi Pacili (1888, exiled to Obock). The geologist Jules Garnier declared in 1862: "It is fortunate that the
1878_Kanak_revolt
Region of Djibouti
region is bordered by Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the northwest, the Obock Region to the northeast, the Dikhil and Arta regions and Lake Asal to the
Tadjourah_Region
Overview of political and geographical subdivisions by area
Manitoba 4,706 Lake in Canada. Dobrich Province 4,700 Province of Bulgaria. Obock Region 4,700 Region of Djibouti. Batman Province 4,694 Province of Turkey
List of political and geographic subdivisions by total area (all)
List_of_political_and_geographic_subdivisions_by_total_area_(all)
French explorer (1842-1886)
The port of Obock had been occupied by the French since 1856, but little had been done to develop it. The commercial station at Obock was to receive
Paul_Soleillet
one city: Ali Sabieh Region, Arta Region, Dikhil Region, Djibouti Region, Obock Region and Tadjourah Region. The country is further sub-divided into eleven
Politics_of_Djibouti
Niue 1902 – Norfolk Island 1947 – North Macedonia 1991 – Norway 1855 – Obock (French Colony) 1893–1902 See Djibouti Muscat 1944 – 1948 Muscat and Oman
List of entities that have issued postage stamps (M–Z)
List_of_entities_that_have_issued_postage_stamps_(M–Z)
commanded by Alphonse Fleuriot de Langle. He signed the Treaty of Transfer of Obock on behalf of the "sultans" Mohammed ben Mohamed, Diny Koullou Osman Aly
Dini_Ahmed_Abou_Baker
Ancient port city in the Horn of Africa
scholars have placed it not at Zeila but at Assab in today’s Eritrea nearby Obock in Djibouti. This identification is supported primarily by two reasons:
Avalites
Maternity Hospital Dar-El-Hanan Route Hassan Gouled, Djibouti Obock Hospital Medical Centre, Obock Service d'Hygiene Hospital, Djibouti Tadjourah Hospital Medical
Health_in_Djibouti
French naval officer and maritime prefect (1809–1881)
explorations to establish a French naval base, supervised the settlement in Obock, and helped found the French presence at Djibouti. As head of the French
Alphonse_Fleuriot_de_Langle
Afghanistan -OB- OBA Oban Airport Oban, Queensland, Australia OBC HDOB Obock Airport Obock, Djibouti OBD Obano Airport Obano, Indonesia OBE KOBE Okeechobee
List of airports by IATA airport code: O
List_of_airports_by_IATA_airport_code:_O
Town in Awdal, Somaliland
1989), pp. 116–17. Avalites may be Assab or a village named Abalit near Obock. Mukhtar, Mohamed Haji (2003-02-25). Historical Dictionary of Somalia. Bloomsbury
Zeila
French explorer and diplomat in the Red Sea (1828–1859)
gaining insights into the customs of the Issa people. Lambert next visited Obock, where he was regarded as the first European to land in the area. He explored
Henri_Lambert_(explorer)
Town in Obock, Djibouti
Laʼassa (Arabic: لأسا), also known as Lahassa, is a town in the northern Obock region of Djibouti. Sedorre Satellite map at Maplandia.com v t e
Laʼassa
OBOCK
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Mythical princess of Munster.
Boy/Male
African, Arabic, Australian
Cloudy
Male
Hebrew
(×Ö´×™-וכָבï‹×“) Hebrew name IY-KABOWD means "inglorious; without glory." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Phinehas.
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Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Marathi
One who is Heard from Many Dimensions
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Indian
Heart, Idea
Girl/Female
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Drop of Gold
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Latin
Colonist.
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Arabic, Indian, Muslim, Sanskrit
Shining; Brilliant
Boy/Male
Sikh
Of gods family
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Pandita skilful in finding sitas whereabouts
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