Somalia (Capital: Mogadishu)
The UN Security Council authorizes a new Somalia peacekeeping mission.
Political Features
- Located on Horn of Africa, it is the Easternmost country in continental Africa.
- Bordering countries: Djibouti (Northwest), Ethiopia (West), and Kenya (Southwest).
- Bordering water bodies: Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean.
Geographical Features
- Highest Peak: Mount Shimbiris, also known as Mount Surud Cad.
- Major Rivers: Jubba and Shabele
- Coastal plains parallel to Gulf of Aden are known as Guban.