Somalia Geography Research Paper

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Somalia Geography
Somalia is located in eastern Africa. It has three countries that border it. Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. The capital is Mogadishu. The absolute location is 2.0333 N, 45.3500 E. The Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden are the two bodies of water that surround it.
Somalia is a small country, they don’t have many major landmarks. But there is a place called Lag Badana National Park. It’s located in Badhaadhe, Somalia. It is located on the far southern coast. The tallest mountain in Somalia is Mount Shimbiris in northern Somalia. The Jubba River starts on the border of Ethiopia, connecting with Dawa and Ganale. The is also a cave called Laas Geel. It is located in the north west.
Southern Somalia has a lot of farm land. Some

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