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Which bodies of water border the Horn of Africa?

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Map of East Africa showing political boundaries, major cities, and capitals, overlaid with shaded elevation zones. Higher elevations are concentrated in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania, while lower elevations follow the coastal regions along the Indian Ocean and extend into Somalia and Mozambique. Major lakes such as Victoria, Tanganyika, and Rudolf are also marked.
Eastern Africa

The Horn of Africa, which serves as the easternmost extension of the African continent, is bordered by three primary bodies of water:

This strategic coastal location has historically established the region as a vital crossroads for trade, migration, and the exchange of cultural and religious traditions between Africa and Southwest Asia.12