Geography • World GeographyEasy
The 'Horn of Africa' is a peninsula in East Africa that juts out into the Guardafui Channel and includes which of the following countries?
A. Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda
B. Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti✓ Correct Answer
C. Sudan, South Sudan, Chad, Niger
D. Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Benin
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Horn of Africa is a prominent geographic projection in East Africa that encompasses the nations of Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti, bordering the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Other African groupings listed represent different subregions, such as East African Community members or West African states. This strategic peninsula commands vital maritime shipping lanes connecting the Suez Canal to the Indian Ocean.
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