Which of the following countries is located within the Horn of Africa?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Geography - 2024 Subject: Geography

Question 1 Report

Which of the following countries is located within the Horn of Africa?
Answer Details

The **Horn of Africa** is a prominent peninsula in East Africa that juts into the Arabian Sea. It consists primarily of four countries: **Ethiopia**, **Eritrea**, **Somalia**, and **Djibouti**. From the options provided, only **Djibouti** is located within the Horn of Africa. This makes Djibouti geographically significant in terms of its positioning in this specific region.


For further understanding, here is a brief description of the other countries mentioned:


  • Kenya: Although located in East Africa, it is situated below Ethiopia and does not form part of the Horn of Africa.
  • Chad: This country is located in Central Africa and is far away from the Horn of Africa.
  • Swaziland (now called Eswatini): This is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, nowhere near the Horn of Africa.

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