Somalia
10 00 N, 49 00 E
lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m
highest point: Shimbiris 2,416 m
total: 2,340 km
border countries: Djibouti 58 km, Ethiopia 1,600 km, Kenya 682 km
recurring droughts; frequent dust storms over eastern plains in summer; floods during rainy season
uranium and largely unexploited reserves of iron ore, tin, gypsum, bauxite, copper, salt, natural gas, likely oil reserves
arable land: 1.64%
permanent crops: 0.04%
other: 98.32% (2005)
famine; use of contaminated water contributes to human health problems; deforestation; overgrazing; soil erosion; desertification
The Jilal starts around January and is the harshest period, hot and very dry. Gu is the first rainy season lasting from March to June. Hagaa, during August, is a time of dry monsoon winds and dust clouds. The second rainy season is from September to December and is called Dayr.
Required clothing
Lightweights and rainwear.
time difference: UTC+3
