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Ali Sabieh Mountain

Coordinates: 11°09′10″N 42°42′54″E / 11.15278°N 42.71500°E / 11.15278; 42.71500
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Mountain of the National Emblem
The famous landmark of Ali Sabieh
Highest point
Elevation801 m (2,628 ft)
Coordinates11°09′10″N 42°42′54″E / 11.15278°N 42.71500°E / 11.15278; 42.71500
Geography
Mountain of the National Emblem is located in Djibouti
Mountain of the National Emblem
Mountain of the National Emblem
Location in Djibouti
LocationAli Sabieh Region, Djibouti
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

The Mountain of the National Emblem (Somali: Buurta Astaanta Qaranka) is a landmark in the Ali Sabieh region of Djibouti. The national emblem of Djibouti is carved into the mountain. It overlooks Ali Sabieh and is a local landmark. The Mountain of the National Emblem is the region's top tourist attraction.

History

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Cross of Lorraine symbol on Mountain of Ali Sabieh 1971.

In 1945, the colonial French authorities erected a sign on the mountain featuring the Cross of Lorraine symbol. It was later removed following Djibouti's independence in 1977, with the national emblem of Djibouti symbol erected in its place.

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