Somalia & Horn of Africa ITMB Map

Waterproof • Durable • First Edition Regional Map

🌍 Discover One of the Most Geopolitically Fascinating Corners of the Globe

The Somalia & Horn of Africa Travel Map by ITMB (International Travel Maps) offers a rare and richly detailed cartographic exploration of a region often overlooked in mainstream travel — yet deeply significant on the world stage. From the shifting sands of Mogadishu to the strategic maritime gateway of Socotra, this map reveals the complex political, cultural, and geographic tapestry of the Horn of Africa.

Whether you're researching geopolitical developments, planning humanitarian logistics, tracing historical trade routes, or simply fascinated by off-the-beaten-track regions, this map is a remarkable tool — the only modern travel map to present this region with such breadth and clarity.

🧭 Map Highlights

Side 1: Somalia – Country in Transition

• Focus on Mogadishu and its surroundings, often referred to as "Somalia proper".

• Shows the self-governed area of Jubaland, aligning with historical boundaries of the Italian colony.

• Cities of interest: Hargeysa, Boosaaso, Kismayyo, and more.

• Political boundaries, road networks, key urban centres, and regional divisions.

Side 2: Regional Overview – The Greater Horn of Africa

• Covers northeastern Africa in a unique and never-before-published format.

• Includes:

  • All of Uganda, Djibouti, and most of Kenya

  • Northern Ethiopia, parts of Sudan, South Sudan, and Eritrea

  • The former Aden region of war-affected Yemen

  • Socotra Island, a biodiversity hotspot and vital maritime chokepoint

• Captures an intricate web of borders, alliances, and trade routes in one of the world’s most strategically sensitive areas.

Why This Map Matters

• 📌 Geopolitical Importance: This region controls access to the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and ultimately the Suez Canal — one of the world’s most crucial maritime routes.

• 🧭 Unique Names & Cultures: Explore the evocative and exotic locales of Hargeysa, Kismayyo, Zeyla, and Asaita.

• 🌍 Informative for Study & Strategy: Ideal for students of history, politics, military geography, development studies, and anyone seeking an in-depth visual reference of the region.

🛡️ Laminated Option Available

We offer this map laminated for enhanced durability:

• ✍️ Write on/wipe off surface using whiteboard markers

• 🗺️ Perfect for route planning, educational use, or office displays

• 💧 Tear-resistant and protected from moisture, stains, and wear

To laminate, we carefully flatten and encapsulate the folded map in high-quality 80-micron gloss laminate. (Note: Fold lines may remain faintly visible.)

📐 Map Specifications

🧳 Ideal For:

• ✈️ Adventure travelers and researchers

• 🌍 Humanitarian and NGO field logistics

• 🕊️ Peacekeeping and geopolitical analysis

• 🏫 Academic and institutional use

• 🧭 Explorers of under-documented regions

This is more than just a map — it’s a window into a region of layered histories, contested borders, and vital global significance. Whether you're planning, studying, or simply curious, the Somalia & Horn of Africa ITMB Map is an essential addition to any serious map collection.