Ali Sabieh Mountain
| Mountain of the National Emblem | |
|---|---|
The famous landmark of Ali Sabieh | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 801 m (2,628 ft) |
| Coordinates | 11°09′10″N 42°42′54″E / 11.15278°N 42.71500°E |
| Geography | |
Mountain of the National Emblem Location in Djibouti | |
| Location | Ali Sabieh Region, Djibouti |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
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
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.[1] In 2024 the design was updated to place two large flags of Djibouti on either side of the emblem.[1]
References
- ^ a b Ali Ladieh (2024-06-19). "Ali-Sabieh : le mont Drapeau fait peau neuve" [Ali-Sabieh: Flag mountain gets facelift]. La Nation (in French). Retrieved 2025-06-02.