Arta Mountains
The Arta Mountains, also known as the Great Mountains of Arta (Somali: Buuraha Carta) are a mountain range in Djibouti. They sit at an average elevation of 700 metres (2,300 ft) above sea level, and are the tenth highest point in Djibouti. The mountains lie to the south of the Gulf of Tadjoura, in the Arta Region. They are situated approximately 35 kilometres (21 mi) west of the capital Djibouti City, and 69 kilometres (43 mi) by road from Ali Sabieh.
| Arta Mountains | |
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A view of the Gulf of Tadjoura from Arta. | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Arta |
| Elevation | 755 m (2,477 ft) |
| Coordinates | 11°31′08″N 42°49′58″E |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 22 km (14 mi) |
| Width | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Area | 205 km2 (79 sq mi) |
| Naming | |
| Nickname | The Great Mountains of Arta |
| Native name | Buuraha Carta (Somali) |
| Geography | |
Map of The Mountains of Arta
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| Country | Djibouti |
| Region | Arta Region |
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