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==Geography==

==Geography==

Somalia is located on the east coast of Africa on and north of the Equator and, with Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Kenya, is often referred to as the Horn of Africa. It comprises Italy's former Trust Territory of Somalia and the former British Protectorate of Somaliland (now seeking recognition as an independent state). The coastline extends 2,720 kilometers (1,700 mi.).  

Somalia is located on the east coast of Africa on and north of the Equator and, with Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Kenya, is often referred to as the Horn of Africa. It comprises Italy's former Trust Territory of Somalia and the former British Protectorate of Somaliland. [[Somaliland]] has been self-governing since 1991 but still seeking recognition as an independent state. In 2026 one nation finally recognized it<ref>https://allisraelnews.com/somaliland-delegation-visits-israel-after-historic-recognition-eyes-water-tech-partnership</ref>. The coastline extends 2,720 kilometers (1,700&nbsp;mi.) if you include [[Somaliland]].  

The northern part of the country is hilly, and in many places the altitude ranges between 900 and 2,100 meters (3,000&nbsp;ft.-7,000&nbsp;ft.) above sea level. The central and southern areas are flat, with an average altitude of less than 180 meters (600&nbsp;ft.). The Juba and the Shabelle Rivers rise in Ethiopia and flow south across the country toward the Indian Ocean. The Shabelle, however, does not reach the sea.  

The northern part of the country is hilly, and in many places the altitude ranges between 900 and 2,100 meters (3,000&nbsp;ft.-7,000&nbsp;ft.) above sea level. The central and southern areas are flat, with an average altitude of less than 180 meters (600&nbsp;ft.). The Juba and the Shabelle Rivers rise in Ethiopia and flow south across the country toward the Indian Ocean. The Shabelle, however, does not reach the sea.  

Major climatic factors are a year-round hot climate, seasonal monsoon winds, and irregular rainfall with recurring droughts. Mean daily maximum temperatures range from 30oC to 40oC (85o F-105oF), except at higher elevations and along the east coast. Mean daily minimums usually vary from about 15oC to 30oC (60oF-85oF). The southwest monsoon, a sea breeze, makes the period from about May to October the mildest season in Somalia. The December–February period of the northeast monsoon also is relatively mild, although prevailing climatic conditions in Somalia are rarely pleasant. The "tangambili" periods that intervene between the two rainy seasons (October–November and March–May) are hot and humid.  

Major climatic factors are a year-round hot climate, seasonal monsoon winds, and irregular rainfall with recurring droughts. Mean daily maximum temperatures range from 30oC to 40oC (85o F-105oF), except at higher elevations and along the east coast. Mean daily minimums usually vary from about 15oC to 30oC (60oF-85oF). The southwest monsoon, a sea breeze, makes the period from about May to October the mildest season in Somalia. The December–February period of the northeast monsoon also is relatively mild, although prevailing climatic conditions in Somalia are rarely pleasant. The "tangambili" periods that intervene between the two rainy seasons (October–November and March–May) are hot and humid.

==People==  

==People==