Massawa

Speech parts

1. Massawa - Noun

2. Massawa - Proper noun

Meaning

a port town in Eritrea on an inlet of the Red Sea

Examples

He liberated Massawa, the “Pearl of the Red Sea”, and Assab: the two port towns, which served as the battle cry of Eritrean nationalists. Source: Internet

In 1846, the Ottoman sultan leased control of Massawa and its hinterland to the Egyptians, and in 1865 they were permanently incorporated into the Egyptian Sudan. Source: Internet

It also oversaw the provision of urban amenities in Asmara and Massawa, and employed many Eritreans in public service, particularly in the police and public works departments. Source: Internet

Socotra had proved ineffective to control the Red Sea entrance and was abandoned, and Afonso's hint that Massawa could be a good Portuguese base might have been influenced by Mateus' reports. Source: Internet

In 1837, the two brothers started for Ethiopia, landing at Massawa in February 1838. Source: Internet

The Asmara Massawa Cableway was the longest line in the world during its time, but was later dismantled by the British in World War II. Source: Internet

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