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Horn of Africa, peninsula, NE Africa, opposite the S Arabia Peninsula. Also known as the Somali Peninsula, it encompasses Somalia and E Ethiopia and is the easternmost extension of the continent, separating the Gulf of Aden from the Indian Ocean. The term Horn of Africa is also used for the surrounding African region, consisting of the countries of Eritrea, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, and, in some cases, Sudan and other neighboring nations. Horn of AfricaRegion of eastern Africa. The easternmost African extension of land between the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden, it is occupied by Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, and Djibouti, whose cultures have been linked throughout their long history. |
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| The equivalent of several National Guard brigades is deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan, Sinai, the Horn of Africa and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. ``Seabees of today play a significant role in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Horn of Africa and other locations throughout the world in support of the global War on Terrorism. From the Scott O'Grady rescue mission in the Balkans to delivering critically needed combat support in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa, we're wearing out the aircraft because it has been in incredibly high demand since the mid '90s. |
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