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Bari, Somalia
Bari ( so, Bari, ar, بري) is an administrative region ('' gobol'') in northeastern Somalia. Overview It is bordered by Sool and Sanaag to the west, Nugal to the south, the Gulf of Aden to the north and the Guardafui Channel to the east. It is located on the tip of the Horn of Africa. Its name, Bari, literally means ''East'' in Somali. In terms of landmass, Bari is the largest province in the Federal Republic of Somalia. The highest point in this region is Mount Bahaya, the third tallest mountain in Somalia with an elevation of 2120 meters; other notable peaks include Karkaar and Cal Miskaad mountains. Demographics Most of the inhabitants of the Bari region belong to the Somali ethnic group including Warsangeli, Majeerteen,madhibaan Deshiishe, Kaskiqabe and other clans According to the 2015 Population Estimation Survey, the population was 1,887,568 inhabitants. This figure combines both the rural and urban populations of Bari as well all IDPs (internally displaced perso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Administrative Divisions Of Somalia
Somalia is officially divided into 18 administrative regions (''gobollo'', singular ''gobol'') . These are in turn subdivided into seventy-two districts (plural ''degmooyin''; singular ''degmo'') On a ''de facto'' basis, northern Somalia is now divided up among the autonomous region of Puntland (which considers itself an autonomous state) and Somaliland (a self-declared but unrecognized sovereign state). In central Somalia, Galmudug is another regional entity that emerged south of Puntland. For these civil war divisions, see '' States and regions of Somalia''. Regions and districts Historical divisions Pre-independence In 1931, Italian Somaliland consisted of seven commissariats."Regions of Somalia" ''Statoids''. Retrieved 20 February 2011. * Alto Giuba * Alto Uebi-Scebeli * Basso Giuba * Basso Uebi-Scebeli * Migiurtinia * Mogadi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warsangeli
The Warsangali ( so, Warsangeli, ar, قبيلة ورسنجلي) is a major Somali sub clan, part of the Harti clan which itself belongs to one of the largest Somali clan-families - the Darod. In the Somali language, the name Warsangali means "bringer of good news."Cruttenden, C. J.Memoir on the Western or Edoor Tribes, inhabiting the Somali Coast..., ''Journal of the Royal Geographical Society'', 19 (1849), pp. 72-73 The Warsangeli primarily inhabit the Sanaag, Bari , Lower Juba, Gedo, Bay and Bakool regions. Overview In 1848, C. J. Cruttenden reported that the Warsangali and Majeerteen territories were the most commercially valuable in the Nugaal Valley, and that Banians from India had become successful exporters.Cruttenden, C.J. (1848)"On Eastern Africa" London: Royal Geographical Society. Vol. 18, pp. 137-138. The Cal Madow chain of mountains, which is partially inside the clan's territory, extends to the cities of Bosaso (the capital of the Bari region) and Ceerigaabo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bayla
Bayla ( so, Bandar Beyla, ar, بندر بيلا), is a coastal town along the Guardafui Channel in the northeastern Bari region of Somalia. It is the capital of the Bayla District. History Bayla is located at the headland of Ras Ma'bar (or ''Cape Ma'bar''). It historically served as an important landmark for sailors voyaging between the Arabian Peninsula and Horn of Africa. A coastal community, Bayle is noted for its various ''beden'', or ancient design sewn boats constructed without nails. The town sustained heavy damage from the tsunami that followed the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Administration In October 2015, the Puntland government in conjunction with the local Kaalo NGO and UN-HABITAT launched a new regional census to gather basic information in order to facilitate social service planning and development, as well as tax collection in remote areas. According to senior Puntland officials, a similar survey was already carried out in towns near the principal Garowe–Bosa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bargal
Bargal ( so, Baargaal, ar, بارجال) is a town in the northeastern Bari region of Puntland, Somalia. Location Bargal is situated in the mountainous Bari province of the autonomous Puntland state. It serves as the center of the Bargal District. A coastal town, Bargal faces the Guardafui Channel in the Indian Ocean. It lies 26 nautical miles (30 miles) north of Gumbah, 11 nautical miles (13 miles) north of Ras Binnah, 30 nautical miles (35 miles) south of Tohen, and 35 nautical miles (40 miles) south of Cape Guardafui and the entrance to the Gulf of Aden. Overview The book ''Migiurtinia Ed Il Territorio Del Nugál'' says the following: "Bargaal is the habitual residence of Boqor Osman Mahmud. The village is mainly inhabited by Majeerteen Siwaaqroon and Osman Mahmud amounting to about 600 people. There are four forts, the Kings house, sixteen other brick buildings and about 200 huts. Drinking water, slightly brackish, is available on site. The village is divided into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bereeda
Bereeda ( so, Bareeda, ar, بارآدا) is a coastal town in the northeastern Bari province of Somalia. It is situated in the Alula District, which is in the autonomous Puntland region. Location Bereeda is located at , facing the Gulf of Aden and Guardafui Channel. It lies 12 nautical miles (14 miles) west of Cape Guardafui and 20 nautical miles (23 miles) east of Alula. Administration On April 8, 2013, the Puntland government announced the creation of a new region coextensive with Bereeda and Cape Guardafui, named ''Gardafuul''. Carved out of the Bari region, it consists of three districts and has its capital at Alula. Education According to the Puntland Ministry of Education, there is 1 primary school in Bereeda. See also *Maritime history of Somalia *Geography of Somalia Somalia is a country located in the Horn of Africa which officially consists of the intra-46th meridian east territory, the five federal member states, namely Galmudug, Hirshabelle, Jubaland, South W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balli Dhiddin
Balli may refer to: Places Ballı (literally "(place) with honey") is a Turkish place name that may refer to the following places in Turkey: * Ballı, Ardanuç, a village in the district of Ardanuç, Artvin Province * Ballı, Kahta, a village in the district of Kahta, Adıyaman Province * , a village in the district of Malkara, Tekirdağ Province * Ballı, Mut, a village in the district of Mut, Mersin Province * Ballı, Erzincan People * Balli Kalyanachakravarthy, an Indian politician * Cecilia Ballí, an American journalist and anthropologist * Daniele Balli, a former Italian footballer * Harsharan Singh Balli, an Indian politician * Padre Ballí, a rancher, a priest, and an original grantee * Simone Balli, an Italian painter of the 17th century * Veli Balli, a Turkish long-distance runner Other uses * Balli Dam, a dam under construction in Turkey * Balli railway station Balli railway station (Station code: BLLI) is a smaller railway station in Goa, under the jurisdicti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bacaad
Bacaad, Bender Ba'ad, Bender Bacaad is a coastal town in the northeastern Bari region of Somalia. Lies east of Bosaso Bosaso ( so, Boosaaso, ar, بوصاصو), historically known as Bender Cassim is a city in the northeastern Bari province ('' gobol'') of Somalia. It is the seat of the Bosaso District. Located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden, the mun ..., adjacent to Bur gaban both towns are considered as twins and had the same harbour Deketul Rahman. Both Bacaad and Bur Gaban are inhabited by Dishiishe clan Reference Populated places in Bari, Somalia {{Somalia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashira, Bari
Ashira ( so, Aashiira), is a small village along the Guardafui Channel in the northeastern Bari region of Somalia. It lies within the Bayla District Bander Beila (chief town Bayla), also known as Bander Beyla (Italian: Bander Beila ) is a district in the northeastern Bari region of Puntland It is an old town near the Indian Ocean The ocean (also the sea or the world ocean) is the bod .... It lies just south of the Hafun promontory. References Populated places in Bari, Somalia {{Somalia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armo District
Armo District is a district in the northeastern Bari province of Somalia. Situated 100 km south of Bosaso, it is one of the fastest growing administrative divisions in the autonomous Puntland region, with over 60000 inhabitants. Armo was founded in 1995 and attained official district status in 2003. The district is a local tourist hub, especially during the hot summer months. It is also home to the Armo Police Academy, which trains Somali Police Force ) , mission = , formedyear = , formedmonthday = , preceding1 = Police Corps of Somalia (1910–1960) , employees = , volunteers = , budget = , nongovernment = , country ... cadets from various regions. The institution opened on December 20, 2005. The city also has the biggest hospital in all of Puntland where more serious injuries are treated. References * Districts of Somalia Bari, Somalia {{coord missing, Somalia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alula, Somalia
Alula ( so, Caluula, ar, علولة), also spelled Aluula, is a coastal town in the northeastern Bari region and is part of the autonomous state of Puntland, on the coast of the Guardafui Channel. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it served as the main capital of the Majeerteen Sultanate. It is ten miles east of Ras Filuk and 100 nautical miles from Bender Cassim. Etymology ''Alula'' is derived from the Somali term "lul", which means pearl. Overview Alula is located about west of Cape Guardafui, at the extremity of the Horn of Africa. 20 nautical miles (23 miles) east of Alula lies the coastal town of Bereeda. 7 nautical miles (8 miles) west lies Ras Filuk, the likely Cape Elephant (Elephas) of Strabo and the ''Periplus of the Erythraean Sea''. Adjacent to Alula is a shallow lagoon lined by mangrove bushes, which appears to correspond with the "large laurel-grove called Acannae" also described by the ''Periplus''. The Acrocephalus warbler has been heard singing in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Af Urur
Af Urur is a town in the Puntland state of Somalia, located on the Golis Mountains, somewhat far from Bosaso, but its exact location is not known. The settlement is placed at a strategically important location, and has thus become strongly contested during the Somali Civil War. One of the most prominent clans in the village are the Tiinle. History Promixal to the al-Shabaab-controlled Galgala hills, the village has been attacked and captured by the militant group several times. Af Urur contains a camp for a contingent of the Darawish paramilitary A paramilitary is an organization whose structure, tactics, training, subculture, and (often) function are similar to those of a professional military, but is not part of a country's official or legitimate armed forces. Paramilitary units carr ... group, which have been fighting al-Shabab. In June 2017, Af Urur was the site of an attack by al-Shabaab militants against a Somali military encampment, leading to between 20 and 70 d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Af Ruugleey
Af Ruugleey is a populated place in the northeastern Bari region of Somalia. It is situated in the Iskushuban District of the autonomous Puntland Puntland ( so, Puntland, ar, أرض البنط, it, Terra di Punt or ''Paese di Punt''), officially the Puntland State of Somalia ( so, Dowlad Goboleedka Puntland ee Soomaaliya, ar, ولاية أرض البنط الصومالية), is a F ... region. References Populated places in Bari, Somalia {{Somalia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
