Assab
geographical name
As·sab
ˈä-səb 
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 4 Nov. 2025.
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