Assab

geographical name

As·​sab ˈä-səb How to pronounce Assab (audio)
variants or Aseb
seaport on the Red Sea in southeastern Eritrea

Note: Assab was acquired by the Italian government in 1882, becoming Italy's first African colonial possession. Later, as part of Ethiopia, it was important to shipping. Assab became part of Eritrea when it gained independence in 1993.

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“Assab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Assab. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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