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Location of Galguduud in Somalia
Location of Galguduud in Somalia

Galguduud (Somali: Galguduud; Arabic: غالغدودGhālghudūd) is an administrative region (gobolka) in central Somalia. It is bordered by Ethiopia, the Somali regions of Mudug, Hiiraan and Middle Shabele, and the Indian Ocean. The capital is Dhusa Mareb. The largest city is Dhusa Mareeb. Image File history File links Somalia_regions_map_Galguduud. ... Image File history File links Somalia_regions_map_Galguduud. ... Arabic ( or just ), is the largest member of the family of Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family (classification: South Central Semitic) and is closely related to Hebrew, Amharic, and Aramaic. ... The regions (gobolka) of Somalia are (capitals in parentheses): Awdal (*) (Baki) Bakool (Oddur) Banaadir (Mogadishu) Bari (Bender Cassim) Bay (Baidoa) Galguduud (Dusa Mareb) Gedo (Garbahaarey) Hiraan (Beledweyne) Jubbada Dhexe (Buaale) Jubbada Hoose (Kismaayo) Mudug (Galcaio) Nugaal (Garoowe) Sanaag (*) (Erigavo) Saaxil (*) (Berbera) Shabeellaha Dhexe (Giohar) Shabeellaha Hoose (Merca) Sool (*) (Laascaanood... Location of Mudug in Somalia Mudug (Somali: Mudug; Arabic: ‎ ) is an administrative region (gobolka) in central Somalia. ... Hiiraan (Somali: Hiiraan; Arabic: ‎ ) is an administrative region (gobolka) in central Somalia. ... Shabeellaha Dhexe, also Central Shabele is a region (gobolka) in southern Somalia. ... Dhuusamarreeb is a capital town of Galguduud, Somalia. ...


The predominant clans in the region are the Hawiye clans. This region is known for its peace and security despite clan diversity. Galgaduud region is one of the somali regions that have large number of livestocks, goats that have the best taste of quality meat in Somalia are found in Galgadud region. A clan is a group of people united by kinship and descent, which is defined by perceived descent from a common ancestor. ... The Hawiye are a clan of the Somali ethnic group, who live in central and southern Somalia, and in larger numbers in Kenya and Ethiopia, as well as in other international communities. ... Location of Galguduud in Somalia Galguduud (Somali: Galguduud; Arabic: ‎ ) is an administrative region (gobolka) in central Somalia. ...


The district of Ceelbuur [Former Mudug region Capital] is a historic place. Ceelbuur is the only place where its people go to mining for their livelihood in the whole country of Somalia. The craftsmen there make beautiful Burjikos and Dabqaads. The Somali charcoal-fired cooking stove made entirely of crafted Sepiolite stone mined in the Ceelbuur region. Location of Mudug in Somalia Mudug (Somali: Mudug; Arabic: ‎ ) is an administrative region (gobolka) in central Somalia. ... This is the Dabqaad, it is popular across Somalia and Somaliland Dabqaad or Girgire (Dabqaad meaning ‘fire raiser’ in Somali) is a clay pot with either one or two handles found only in the regions of Somalia, Somaliland and parts of Djibouti and Ethiopia. ...


The region has also various mineral resources including the largest deposits of uranium in the African continent.

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Districts

Dhuusamarreeb is a capital town of Galguduud, Somalia. ... Galinsoor is a town that is located near the border between Mudug and Galgaduud regions of Somalia. ...

Villages

  • Goohweeyne
  • Bali Cad
  • Dac
  • Axmed Gurey
  • Wabxo
  • Gonlagonle
  • Jacar
  • Bargaan
  • Habar Irir
  • Derri
  • Daadaale
  • Dabare
  • Coosweeyne
  • Galqoryaale
  • Towfiiq
  • Barujed
  • Garable
  • Xiindheere
  • Dhagahyale
  • Ceelqooxle
  • Ceel-lahelay
  • Bulacle
  • Warxoolo
  • Balanbale
  • Biyo gaduud
  • Maalin nugur
  • Ceelka Qod qod
  • Xagareey
  • Ceel Baxay
  • Gabuun
  • Wara-dhuumaleh
  • Xinshir

External links

  • http://www.ceelbuurnet.com/Burjiko1.jpg (Picture of a Burjiko and Dabqaad)
Regions of Somalia Flag of Somalia
Awdal | Bakool | Banaadir | Bari | Bay | Galguduud | Gedo | Hiiraan | Jubbada Dhexe | Jubbada Hoose | Mudug | Nugaal | Sanaag | Shabeellaha Dhexe | Shabeellaha Hoose | Sool | Togdheer | Woqooyi Galbeed


 
 

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