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Map showing Djibouti and its physical features, including Mount Mousa, Lake Abe, and the Gulf of Tadjoura. Djibouti is bordered by Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the west and south, and Somalia to the southeast, with the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to the east. An inset locator map highlights Djibouti's position in the Horn of Africa.
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Mount Mousa

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Map showing Djibouti and its physical features, including Mount Mousa, Lake Abe, and the Gulf of Tadjoura. Djibouti is bordered by Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the west and south, and Somalia to the southeast, with the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to the east. An inset locator map highlights Djibouti's position in the Horn of Africa.
Djibouti

Mount Mousa, also known as Mount Moussa, is the highest peak in Djibouti, standing at 6,654 feet (2,028 meters). This mountainous terrain is characteristic of northern Djibouti, contrasting with the desert plains and plateaus found in the western and southern regions of the country. Djibouti itself is situated at a unique geological junction where the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and East African rift systems meet, resulting in frequent seismic activity and evidence of past volcanic eruptions. The country shares borders with Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia, with the Gulf of Tadjoura significantly shaping its eastern coastline.1

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  1. Musa, Jebel
  2. Djibouti - Relief

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