Altitude and Depth Along the Horn of Africa Fishing Coastline

Somalia boasts the longest coastline in continental Africa, stretching approximately 3,300 km. This expansive coastal region encompasses an estimated shelf area of 32,500 km2, with depths ranging from 0 to 200 meters, extending from the western passage of the Gulf of Aden to the Indian Ocean, bordering Kenya. As a result, the country enjoys a significantly extensive Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), covering around 825,052 square kilometers. This vast zone encompasses some of the most bountiful fishing grounds in the region.