Sheikh ( so, Sheekh, ar, شَيخ), also known as Shiikh, is a town in the northwestern SahilSomaliland
regions - page 8. province of Somaliland. It is situated 70 km north of

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. This city is one of the most famous and historical places to

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. It is an educational place and a city of civilization.

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The city is inhabited by people from the

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subdivisions of the

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sub-clan of the

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and the

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subdivision of the Habar Yunis sub-clan of the Garxajis. As with many other areas in Somaliland, Sheikh is noted for its numerous historical structures. Ancient temples found in the town are reportedly similar to those in the

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Sheikh District Sheikh District ( so, Degmada Sheekh) is a district in the Sahil region of Somaliland. Its capital lies at Sheikh. The district was part of Togdheer region until 1998, when the Sheikh District was incorporated into the Sahil region. Overview Sh ...

has a total population of 133,625 residents.

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