Noun
a country in northeastern Africa on the Somali peninsula; formerly under French control but became independent in 1997
Source: WordNetFrench Territory of the Afars and Issas seeAlso In 1967, shortly after the second referendum was held, the former Côte française des Somalis (French Somaliland) was renamed to Territoire français des Afars et des Issas. Source: Internet
The French Territory of Afars and Issas also differed from French Somaliland in terms of government structure, as the position of Governor General changed to that of High Commissioner. Source: Internet