Galguduud (Gobolka Galguduud)
Galguduud is bordered by Ethiopia, the Somali regions of Mudug; Hiran, Middle Shebelle (Shabeellaha Dhexe), and the Indian Ocean.
The region of Galgaduud and southern half of Mudug formed the Galmudug State by 2016, which considers itself an autonomous state within the larger Federal Republic of Somalia, as defined by the Provisional Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
Galguduud Region consists of the following districts:
(Balanbal) District]]
* 1) El Bur (Ceel Buur) District
* 2) Adado (Cadaado) District
* 3) Dusmareb (Dhuusamarreeb) District
* 4) Abudwak (Cabudwaaq) District
* 5) Heraale (Heraale) District
Map - Galguduud (Gobolka Galguduud)
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Country - Somalia
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In antiquity, Somalia was an important commercial center. It is among the most probable locations of the ancient Land of Punt. During the Middle Ages, several powerful Somali empires dominated the regional trade, including the Ajuran Sultanate, the Adal Sultanate, and the Sultanate of the Geledi.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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SOS | Somali shilling | Sh | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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AR | Arabic language |
EN | English language |
IT | Italian language |
SO | Somali language |