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The Republic of Djibouti is situated in the eastern part of the African continent. A harsh hot climate and non fertile landscape features form the unique characteristics of geography Djibouti.
Geography Djibouti could be divided into three non distinct areas. A mountainous terrain forms the central area of the African country. Another feature in the geography of Djibouti is the central mountains, which demarcates the sea-side coastal plains and the plateau. The lowest elevation point in Djibouti geography is Lac Assal. Lac Assal is situated 155 meters below sea level. The highest point of Djibouti is Moussa Ali. Moussa Ali is located 2,028 meters above sea level.
The land area of Djibouti is 22,980 square kilometers. The total area of the east African country under the territorial jurisdiction of Djibouti comes to 23,000 square kilometers. This figure includes Djibouti areas covered under water. Djibouti is prone to tectonic disturbances like earthquakes. Rainfall is scanty and erratic. The country also suffers from periodic cyclonic disturbances from the Indian Ocean like flash floods and heavy rain. The country has the locational advantage of being a part of one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. The oilfields of the Arabian Gulf are nearby. The neighboring country of Ethiopia shares its naval port.
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