Garre Language
Garre (also known as Af-Garre) is an Afro-Asiatic language spoken by the Garre people inhabiting southern Somalia, Ethiopia and northern Kenya. It belongs to the family's Cushitic branch, and has an estimated 2.5 million speakers. Garre language is considered an ancient Somali dialect.Af-Garre is in the Digil classification of Somali dialects. Garre language is readily intelligible to Digil speaker as it has some affinity with Af-Maay and Af-Boon. Classification They constitute the carrier of pre-Hawiya clans: "They occur in four large autonomous groups: on the lower reaches of the Shebelle in Audegle District, around Dolo on the upper Juba, between the Webi Gesiro and the Webi Mana in contact and to some extent intermixed with the Arussi Galla, and to the south-west between the Ajuran and Digodia Somali and the Boran Galla of the Northern Frontier Province of Kenya. The northernmost group adjacent to the Galla Arussi have acquired some features of Galla culture; Ga ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Somalia
Somalia, , Osmanya script: ππππππππ; ar, Ψ§ΩΨ΅ΩΩ Ψ§Ω, aαΉ£-αΉ’Ε«mΔl officially the Federal Republic of SomaliaThe ''Federal Republic of Somalia'' is the country's name per Article 1 of thProvisional Constitution, (; ), is a country in the Horn of Africa. The country is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, and Kenya to the southwest. Somalia has the longest coastline on Africa's mainland. Its terrain consists mainly of plateaus, plains, and highlands. Hot conditions prevail year-round, with periodic monsoon winds and irregular rainfall. Somalia has an estimated population of around million, of which over 2 million live in the capital and largest city Mogadishu, and has been described as Africa's most culturally homogeneous country. Around 85% of its residents are ethnic Somalis, who have historically inhabited the country's north. Ethnic minorities are ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dabarre Language
Dabarre (also known as Af-Dabarre) is a Somali language spoken by the Dabarre and Iroole both sub-clans of the Digil clan family of Somalis inhabiting southwestern Somalia Somalia, , Osmanya script: ππππππππ; ar, Ψ§ΩΨ΅ΩΩ Ψ§Ω, aαΉ£-αΉ’Ε«mΔl officially the Federal Republic of SomaliaThe ''Federal Republic of Somalia'' is the country's name per Article 1 of thProvisional Constituti .... It has an estimated 23,000 speakers. Dialects include Dabarre and Iroole (''Af-Iroole''). Notes References OmoβTana languages Languages of Somalia {{Somalia-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tunni Language
The Tunni (Somali language, Somali: Tunni) are a Somali clan that make up part of the wider Digil-Rahanweyn branch. It is one of the major clans that inhabit in the South West State of Somalia, South West State of Somalia and can also be found in Jubaland, Jubbaland. Overview The Tunni clan are split into 5 different sub-clans which are: Daffarat, Werile, Hajuuwa, Daqtiira and Goygaal. The Tunni speak Tunni language, Af-Tunni (a dialect of Somali language, Somali). Some Tunni people, particularly those who are ancestrally from Baraawe speak Bravanese dialect, Chimini, a variety of Swahili language, Swahili. History Antiquity The Tunni clan are believed to be one of the oldest Somali clans and one of the early herding communities in the Horn. They are believed to have occupied the lower Shebelle River, Shabelle valley since 2000 B.C.E and occupied the Jubba River, Jubba valley along with their cousin Garre since 1000 B.C.E. Tunni Sultanate The Tunni, composed of five sub-clans ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Burhakaba
Burhakaba ( so, Buurhakaba) is a town located in the Bay region in Somalia. The town takes its name from a big mountain in the city's center. Overview Burhakaba is the second largest town in the Bay region, with a reported population of 360,795. It is southwest of the capital Mogadishu and northeast from the regional center Baidoa. Burhakaba administrative district encompasses nearly 400 villages. The town is estimated to have been settled six centuries ago. Burhakaba is subdivided into several administrative villages: Waaberi, Wadajir and Hoolwadaag. Geography and demographics Burhakaba is situated at the coordinates of 2.7991Β° N, 44.0794Β° E with an elevation of 196 meters above sea level. It lacks a permanent river, but it does have a large valley known as "Bohol Wiinti" that runs through the town from the north, east, and south-east. After seasonal rainfall, the valley supports farming in the area it drains. The annual rainfall in the town is estimated to be . The town is ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Qoryoley
Qoryoley (Maay: ''Qornyooley'', so, Qoryooley, ar, ΩΩΨ±ΩΩΩΩ) is a city in southern Somalia. It is located in the Lower Shebelle region. History The District Mayor after the fall of the Siyad Government was Abdirahmaan Sheikh Mohamed Khadi (ShaamQoryoley), who was the youngest Mayor of all Somali Mayors in 2007, in the era of president Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed. In 2018 a Somali government position in Qoryoley was attacked by Al-Shabab militants, resulting in the deaths of two militants. Demographics Qoryoley has a population of around 62,700. The broader Qoriyoley District Qoriyoley District ( so, Degmada Qoriyoley) is a district in the southeastern Lower Shabelle (Shabeellaha Hoose) region of Somalia Somalia, , Osmanya script: ππππππππ; ar, Ψ§ΩΨ΅ΩΩ Ψ§Ω, aαΉ£-αΉ’Ε«mΔl offici ... has a total population of 134,205. References External linksQoryoley, Somalia Populated places in Lower Shebelle {{Somalia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Baidoa
Baidoa (, Somali: Maay.html"_;"title="f-Maxaa:_Baydhabo,_Maay">f-Maxaa:_Baydhabo,_Maay:_''Baydhowy)''_is_the_largest_city_of_the_South_West_State_of_Somalia. Between_2002_and_2014,_Baidoa_was_the_capital_of_the_South_West_State_of_Somalia.html" ;"title="South_West_State_of_Somalia.html" ;"title="Maay.html" ;"title="f-Maxaa: Baydhabo, Maay">f-Maxaa: Baydhabo, Maay: ''Baydhowy)'' is the largest city of the South West State of Somalia">Maay.html" ;"title="f-Maxaa: Baydhabo, Maay">f-Maxaa: Baydhabo, Maay: ''Baydhowy)'' is the largest city of the South West State of Somalia. Between 2002 and 2014, Baidoa was the capital of the South West State of Somalia">South West State. In 2014, the capital was changed to Barawa. Overview Baydhabo is the main hub of the Somali inter-riverine region and state capital of Bay, Somalia, Bay Region. It was traditionally known as ''Baydhabo Jinaay'' (the heavenly Baydhabo) or ''ll Baydhabo'' (the spring of Baydhabo). The city was founded at the edge o ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lamberti
Lamberti is a surname of Italian origin. Notable people with the surname include: *Al Lamberti (born 1954), American former Sheriff of Broward County, in southeastern Florida * Bonaventura Lamberti (1653β1721), Italian painter of the Baroque era * Edoardo Lamberti (1895β1968), Italian cinematographer *Giorgio Lamberti (born 1969), Italian Olympic swimmer * Giulio Lamberti (1895β1985), Italian rower *Giuseppe Lamberti (born 1973), Italian coxswain * Hermann-Josef Lamberti (born 1956), German banker and was Chief Operating Officer of Deutsche Bank until May 2012 * HernΓ‘n AgustΓn Lamberti (born 1984), Argentine professional footballer * Ilario Davide Lamberti (born 1988), Italian footballer * Isabel Lamberti, Dutch filmmaker * Jean-Christophe Lamberti (born 1982), French professional football player *Jeff Lamberti (contemporary), American politician from Iowa; state legislator * Luciano Lamberti (born 1978), Argentine writer *Luigi Lamberti (1769βafter 1812), Italian composer ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gurre
The Gure or Gurre ( Somali: ''Gurre'') is a Somali clan, a sub-clan of the major Dir clan family. Distribution The Gurre live in Liben zone and Afder zone. They dominate the districts, Qarsadula, Gorobakaks and Guradamol, which are named after the Gurre clan, but also live in Elkare, Afder and West-Imi districts. Clan tree Gurre has seven sub tribes namely Libano, Waju, Dhanqe, Jaarso, Yaco, Ya'ambabo and Eejo. The following listing is taken from the World Bank's ''Conflict in Somalia: Drivers and Dynamics'' from 2005 and the United Kingdom's Home Office publication, ''Somalia Assessment 2001''.Worldbank, Conflict in Somalia: Drivers and Dynamics', January 2005, Appendix 2, Lineage Charts, p. 55 Figure A-1Cou ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Somali Language
Somali (Latin script: ; Wadaad writing, Wadaad: ; Osmanya: ππ ππππππ ) is an Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic language belonging to the Cushitic languages, Cushitic branch. It is spoken as a mother tongue by Somalis in Greater Somalia and the Somali diaspora. Somali is an official language in Somalia and Ethiopia, and a national language in Djibouti as well as in northeastern Kenya. The Somali language is written officially with the Somali Latin alphabet, Latin alphabet although the Arabic alphabet and several Somali scripts like Osmanya script, Osmanya, Kaddare script, Kaddare and the Gadabuursi Somali Script, Borama script are informally used.Lewis, I.M. (1958)The Gadabuursi Somali Script ''Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies'', University of London, Vol. 21, pp. 134β156. Classification Somali is classified within the Cushitic branch of the Afroasiatic family, specifically, Lowland East Cushitic languages, Lowland East Cushitic in ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Oromo Language
Oromo ( or ; Oromo: ''Afaan Oromoo''), in the linguistic literature of the early 20th century also called Galla (a name with a pejorative meaning and therefore rejected by the Oromo people), is an Afroasiatic language that belongs to the Cushitic branch. It is native to the Ethiopian state of Oromia and Northern Kenya and is spoken predominantly by the Oromo people and neighboring ethnic groups in the Horn of Africa. It is used as a lingua franca particularly in Ethiopia and northeastern Kenya. With more than 36 million speakers making up 33.8% of the total Ethiopian population, Oromo has the largest number of native speakers in Ethiopia, and ranks as the second most widely spoken language in Ethiopia by total number of speakers (including second-language speakers) following Amharic. Forms of Oromo are spoken as a first language by an additional half-million people in parts of northern and eastern Kenya. It is also spoken by smaller numbers of emigrants in other African count ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Boran People
The Borana is one of the two major subgroups of the Oromo people. They live in the Borena Zone of the Oromia Region and Liben Zone of the Somali Region of Ethiopia, former Northern Frontier District of Northern Kenya,Tana River in the former coast province of Kenya and also in central Somalia. Boranas living in Kenya and Ethiopia speak a dialect of Oromo and those living in central Somalia share a dialet with Dirr communities of Somalia, a language that is closely related to both Borana Language and Somali Language. The Borana people are notable for practicing Gadaa system without interruption especially those residing in the Oromia region of Ethiopia, a larger percentage of Boranas in Liban Zone of Somali region and those in central Somalia were Muslims, where as those living in Borena Zone of Ethiopia and those in Kenya majorly practicing Christian and Islamic religion, but few still hold purely to their culture especially those in Sakhu Constituency of Marsabit County. Demo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |