Horn of Africa
proper nounUK /ˌhɔːn əv ˈæfrɪkə/
US /ˌhɔːrn əv ˈæfrɪkə/
A big piece of land in the east of Africa that sticks out like a horn.
The Horn of Africa is home to countries like Somalia and Ethiopia.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A region known for its dry climate and frequent droughts.
Farmers in the Horn of Africa often struggle when the rains fail.
3. A place where many different cultures and languages meet.
Traders have crossed the Horn of Africa for centuries.
4. A peninsula surrounded by the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the Indian Ocean.
Ships sailing near the Horn of Africa must watch for pirates.