| 词条 | Boura Mountains |
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|name=Boura Mountains |photo= Boura Mountains Photo.jpg |photo_caption= Southern part of the Boura Mountains. |country={{flag|Djibouti}} |region= Ali Sabieh Region |nickname= |parent= |area= | length= | length_orientation= |width= | width_orientation= |highest= |elevation_m= 1037 |map_image= Boura Mountains.png |map_caption= |blank_name = Climate |blank_info = BSh }} The Boura Mountains are a mountain range in Djibouti. With a mean peak height of {{convert|1037|m|ft|0}} is the ninth highest point in Djibouti, the ecology of this landform is semi-desert. The mountain is located approximately {{convert|32|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} east of Ali Sabieh, 13 kilometres (8 mi) from Assamo by road. The altitude and size of the range affects its weather, with precipitation levels varying greatly and climatic conditions consisting of distinct zones. Wildlife live in the higher peaks to elevations of 1,037 m (3,402 ft). Issa Somali have a long history in the Boura Mountains. HistoryIssa Somali have inhabited the area for at least 2,000 years. The French probably travelled around the Boura Mountains in 1899. The most famous town in the area is the town of Ali Adde located 2 km north. The principal languages spoken in the area are SomaliGeographyBoura Mountains is actually a cluster of mountains with two distinct summits, each about the same height. The mountain forms one of the geographic resources of the area. EcologyThe geology of the Boura Mountains is complex. The dense mountain forest sits at an altitude of between 550–900 m above sea level, and has a mean annual rainfall of 200–280 mm. The highlands experience, as most tropical regions, two seasons; the rainy season is from mid-June to mid-September and the dry season from October to June. In addition to rainfall, the Boura Mountains receive additional precipitation in the form of fog and winter rains which sustain isolated forests of Juniperus, Buxus, Acacia, Acacia tortilis, Juniperus procera, etc. The Boura Mountains have attracted many animals, such as gazelles, birds, hamadryas baboon and black-backed jackal. Rainfall is limited, with variations based on elevation. The highlands enjoy a temperate, rainy summer with an average high temperature of {{convert|34|C|F|0}} and a cool, moderately dry winter with temperatures occasionally below {{convert|13|C|F|0}}. Fauna and floraA number of birds are found in the mountains including Egyptian vultures. Mammals include the Dorcas gazelle which is found in the Boura Mountains. The mountains are rich in plant life, including a number of different species. The vegetation changes with altitude, the mountains are covered with desert scrublands at lower elevations, growing richer and then becoming scrubland. ClimateThe climate type of Boura Mountains is tropical monsoon, located close to the equator, these mountains catch the precipitation of the monsoon winds of the Indian Ocean, resulting in a rainy season that lasts from July until mid-September. Thef altitude of the high ranges of mountains which embrace it provide a pleasant climate, with refreshing cool summer nights and excellent spring, while winter days are pretty cold and the nights could reach {{convert|13|C|F|0}}. It is common for afternoon temperatures to be over {{convert|34|C|F|0}} yet mornings can be extremely cooler. As a result, there is much more natural vegetation. {{Weather box|metric first=yes |single line=yes |location = Boura Mountains |temperature colour=pastel |Jan high C = 25.0 |Feb high C = 25.8 |Mar high C = 26.0 |Apr high C = 27.7 |May high C = 31.1 |Jun high C = 33.0 |Jul high C = 34.5 |Aug high C = 32.1 |Sep high C = 27.5 |Oct high C = 26.2 |Nov high C = 25.9 |Dec high C = 25.3 |Jan low F = 56.7 |Feb low F = 58.5 |Mar low F = 60.8 |Apr low F = 63.7 |May low F = 66.6 |Jun low F = 70.7 |Jul low F = 73.3 |Aug low F = 73.1 |Sep low F = 70.0 |Oct low F = 64.1 |Nov low F = 59.6 |Dec low F = 56.9 |Jan precipitation mm=12 |Feb precipitation mm=15 |Mar precipitation mm=21 |Apr precipitation mm=30 |May precipitation mm=17 |Jun precipitation mm=2 |Jul precipitation mm=25 |Aug precipitation mm=57 |Sep precipitation mm=48 |Oct precipitation mm=28 |Nov precipitation mm=15 |Dec precipitation mm=11 |source 1 = Climate Data |date=December 2018}} Hiking pathsThe mountain has a strong undergrowth and it cannot be walked up from every direction. The main path starts on the eastern side. References
1 : Mountains of Djibouti |
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