Cal Madow Mountain

Cal Madow, also known as Al Madow, Al Medu, or Al Mado, is a narrow coastal mountain range in the Federal Republic of Somalia's northeastern region. The highest peak, Shimbiris, which is also the country's highest peak, stretches for several kilometers and sits at an elevation of 2,410 meters (7,907 feet) above sea level. Because the country's desert landscapes are sparsely vegetated, the distinction between the Cal Madow and the rest of the country is immediately noticeable.

There are rich woods on the plateaus and upper slopes, and the environmentally diversified region is home to a variety of indigenous plant species as well as numerous unusual animals. With an annual rainfall of roughly 750-850 mm, there is additional precipitation in the form of fog and winter showers, which maintain isolated juniperus, buxus, and other evergreen forest woods, where buxus and celtis (boodaar) poles are cut from living trees for lumber production. Nonetheless, there is a highly lucrative mineral deposit as well as unique natural habitats that are internationally significant, one of which is oil exploration.

Location: Sanaag, Somaliland, Somalia

Elevation: 2,410 m (7,907 ft)