Shimbiris | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,460 m (8,070 ft) |
Prominence | 1,495 m (4,905 ft) |
Listing | Country high point |
Coordinates | 10°44′09″N 47°14′42″E / 10.73583°N 47.24500°ECoordinates: 10°44′09″N 47°14′42″E / 10.73583°N 47.24500°E |
Geography | |
Location | Somaliland |
Parent range | Ogo Mountains |
Mount Shimbiris, also known as Mount Surud Cad, is the highest peak in Somaliland. It has an elevation of 2,460 metres (8,071 ft) above sea level. It is located in the Al Madow mountain range in northern Somaliland, in the Sanaag region. SRTM data shows that its often-quoted elevation of 2,416 metres (7,927 ft) is slightly low.
You can not travel here by car, and there are no tourist attractions. However, visitors can stay in a tent.