Horn of Africa
Horn of Africa
The Horn of Africa is a peninsula in Northeast Africa. It extends hundreds of kilometers into the Arabian Sea and lies along the southern side of the Gulf of Aden. The area is the easternmost projection of the African continent. The Horn of Africa denotes the region containing the countries of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
Geography[edit | edit source]
The Horn of Africa is almost equivalent to the African part of the Arabian Plate. The region extends from the Tana River (Kenya) in the south and covers Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. The Horn's coastline is made up of the Red Sea to the east, the Somali Sea to the southeast, and the Guardafui Channel to the northeast.
Climate[edit | edit source]
The Horn of Africa is mainly arid and semi-arid, with a hot desert climate in many areas. However, the highlands of Ethiopia and large parts of Somalia have a tropical highland climate.
History[edit | edit source]
The Horn of Africa is rich in history, with human habitation dating back to the Paleolithic era. The region has been a gateway for human migration. It is also the area where Semitic languages first appeared.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of the Horn of Africa is predominantly based on agriculture, with livestock rearing the most widespread economic activity. The region also has significant amounts of mineral resources.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
The Horn of Africa is home to various ethnic groups, with the largest being the Oromo, Amhara, Somali, and Tigrayans. The region's languages fall into two main language families: the Afro-Asiatic and the Nilo-Saharan.
Culture[edit | edit source]
The culture of the Horn of Africa is diverse, with a wide range of music, dance, art, and cuisine reflecting the region's history and demographics.
See also[edit | edit source]
- History of Africa
- Geography of Africa
- Climate of Africa
- Economy of Africa
- Demographics of Africa
- Culture of Africa
References[edit | edit source]
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