Boura Mountains
| Boura Mountains | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,037 m (3,402 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Country | Djibouti |
| State/Province | Ali Sabieh Region |
The Boura Mountains are a mountain range in Djibouti. With a mean peak height of 1037 metres (3,402 ft), the ecology of this landform is semi-desert. The mountain is located approximately 32 kilometres (20 mi) east of Ali Sabieh, 13 kilometres (8 mi) from Assamo by road. The altitude and size of the range affects its weather, with precipitation levels varying greatly and climatic conditions consisting of distinct zones. Wildlife live in the higher peaks to elevations of 1,037 m (3,402 ft). Average temperatures for the highlands are approximately 17°C.
History
The first known people that inhabited the mountain are the Issa Somali. The most famous town in the area is the town of Ali Adde located 2 km north. The principal languages spoken in the area are Somali
Ecology
The dense mountain forest sits at an altitude of between 650–900 m above sea level, and has a mean annual rainfall of 200–340 mm. In addition to rainfall, Boura Mountains receives additional precipitation in the form of fog and winter rains. which sustain isolated forests of juniperus, buxus, Acacia, Acacia tortilis, Juniperus procera, etc. The Boura Mountains has attracted many animals, such as gazelles, birds, Hamadryas baboon and Black-backed jackal.
Climate
The Boura Mountains enjoys a typical Semi-arid climate, warm with dry summers and mild, rainy winters at upper elevations. The average annual temperature in the Boura Mountains is 20–26°C, the maximum value of precipitation is in March, the minimum is in August. Elevation is the major factor in temperature levels, with the higher areas, on average, as 11°C (20°F) cooler, day or night. The overnight lows are not like the "Garden of Eden" because, at night, heavy clothes or blankets are needed, in the highlands, when the temperature drops to about 54–57 °F (12–14.2 °C) every night.
References
Coordinates: 11°04′N 42°52′E / 11.067°N 42.867°E