Boura Mountains

Boura Mountains
A picture of the southern part of Boura Mountains.
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) is the eight highest point in Djibouti, 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). Issa Somali have a long history in the Boura Mountains.

Issa Somali have inhabited the area since at least 2,000 years. The French probably travelled around the Boura Mountains in 1899. 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

Boura Mountains is actually a cluster of mountains with two distinct summits, each about the same height. The mountain forms one of the geographic resources of the area.

The geology of the Boura Mountains is complex. The dense mountain forest sits at an altitude of between 650–900 m above sea level, and has a mean annual rainfall of 150–250 mm. The highlands experience, as most tropical regions, two seasons; the rainy season is from mid-June to mid-September and the dry season from October to June. In addition to rainfall, the Boura Mountains receive 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 have attracted many animals, such as gazelles, birds, hamadryas baboon and black-backed jackal. Rainfall is limited, with variations based on elevation. The highlands enjoy a temperate, rainy summer with an average high temperature of 31 °C and a cool, moderately dry winter with temperatures occasionally below 13 °C.