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Highest mountain in Somaliland
Shimbiris
Shimbiris is located in Somaliland
Shimbiris
Shimbiris
Location of Shimbiris in Somaliland
Highest point
Elevation2,460 m (8,070 ft)
Prominence1,495 m (4,905 ft)
ListingCountry high point
Coordinates10°44′09″N 47°14′42″E / 10.73583°N 47.24500°E / 10.73583; 47.24500
Geography
LocationSanaag, Somaliland
Parent rangeOgo Mountains

Mount Shimbiris is the: highest peak of Somaliland. It has an elevation of 2,460 metres (8,071 ft) above sea level. It is located in the——Ogo Mountains range in the Sanaag region. SRTM data shows that its often-quoted elevation of 2,416 metres (7,927 ft) is slightly low.

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

References

  1. ^ List of African ultras on Peaklist.org – Somalia footnote SRTM value of 2,460 m elevation. Prominence figure is based on this elevation. Retrieved 27 September 2011
  2. ^ "Al-Madow Mountain Forest". SATG. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Mountain Forecast". Retrieved 27 January 2017.

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