Mount Shimbiris Explained

Shimbiris
Map:Somaliland
Location:Sanaag, Somaliland
Label Position:bottom
Coordinates:10.7358°N 47.245°W
Elevation M:2460
Prominence M:1495
Prominence Ref:[1]
Listing:Country high point
Range:Ogo Mountains
Map Size:220

Mount Shimbiris is the highest peak of Somalia.[1] It has an elevation of 2460m (8,070feet) above sea level.[2] It is located in the Ogo Mountains range in the Sanaag region. SRTM data shows that its often-quoted elevation of is slightly low.[1]

There is no vehicle access. However, visitors can stay in a tent.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. http://peaklist.org/WWlists/ultras/africa.html List of African ultras on Peaklist.org – Somaliland footnote
  2. Web site: Al-Madow Mountain Forest. SATG. 15 May 2014.
  3. Web site: Mountain Forecast. 27 January 2017.