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Djibouti
The state of Djibouti is a country located in the Horn of Africa, specifically on the western shore of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, where it is bordered by the State of Eritrea from the northern side, and the State of Ethiopia from the western side as well as the south, in addition to Somalia from the southeast, and it is overlooking both The Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the area of this country is estimated at about 23,000 km2, and its capital is the city of Djibouti, and contains a set of natural and archaeological monuments that qualify it to attract tourists, and it is indicated that this country is a member of the League of Arab States, and in this article we will talk about the features of Djibouti.
Landmarks of Djibouti
Ali Sobeih
Ali Sobeih is an area located in the southern part of Djibouti, where it is bordered by the Arta region from the northern side. Perhaps what distinguishes this region from other areas is its occurrence on the international borders with Somalia in the eastern part of the country, as well as the international borders with Ethiopia in the southern part And the tourist activity in this region is limited to doing some kinetic activities and adventures, such as surfing, as it contains some vibrant local markets, which makes it a suitable place for shopping.
Obock region
The Obock region borders the State of Eritrea on the northern side, as well as both the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden on the eastern side. Perhaps the most distinguishing feature of this region is that it is a base for US forces in the Gulf region.
Lake of honey
Lake Assal is the crater lake, with a depth of approximately 502 feet below sea level. As for its surface area it reaches 54 km2. Perhaps the most distinguishing feature of this lake is that it contains the element of salt, which makes it unique; this explains the dependence of the activity It is highly economical on salt mining, and research has shown that the salt concentration in it has reached about 39.8%, which is highly concentrated on the bottom of the lake.
Lake Abe
Lake Abi is located near the border region of the country near Ethiopia, and this lake is also known as the Abha Bahd Lake, which is a salt water lake, and it is noteworthy that this lake is one of the six lakes in the country, which are connected with each other.
Other landmarks in Djibouti
- Tajura Mosque: The Tajura Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in the Horn of Africa.
- Weyada District: The Weyada region contains a beach and a palm grove, as well as the graves of a group of historical leaders.
- A group of beaches The city of Djibouti has several beaches, such as: Siesta Beach, Malik Al-Hazen Beach, as well as the Red Sea beach near Obock.
