an island of the Indian Ocean, about forty leagues to the eastward of Cape Guardafui. It is mountainous, with a bold shore and excellent harbours, and the inhabitants are in general civil to strangers. The principal produce is aloes. The town has a handsome appearance, the houses being built of stone, and some with several mosques. The residence of the king is in long. 53. 33. E., Lat. 12. 39. N.