Djibouti is located in Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, between Eritrea and Somalia. The country has boundaries of 516 kilometers - Eritrea 109, Ethiopia 349, Somalia 58, and a coastline of 314 (km). The lowest point of Djibouti is Lac Assal -155 m, while the highest point is Moussa Ali 2,028 m. Some physical features of Djibouti are the Gulf of Tadjoura, and Mt. Moussa Ali (2,020 m). Some natural hazards that Djibouti faces include earthquakes, droughts and flash floods. The majority of Djibouti is a desert. The resources found in Djibouit include geothermal areas, gold, clay, granite, limestone, marble, salt, diatomite, gypsum, pumice and petroleum.
Some plants that live in Djibouti include a variety of tree species, such as jujube, fig, olive, juniper, and momosa. Animals that live in Djibouti include antelopes and gazelles, cheetahs, hyenas monkeys, squirrels, and warthogs. The cool season starts in October and ends in April, while the hot season lasts from May to September.
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