Geriley

Geriley
Town
Country  Somalia
Region Gedo
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)

Geriley (Somali: Gerileey) is a small town in the southwestern Gedo region of Somalia.

Overview

The town originally acquired its name Geriley from the abundant local wildlife; in particular, giraffes ("geri" in the Somali language[1]).

Geriley is situated near Somalia's border with the North Eastern Province,8 km (5.0 mi) north of Wajir.

Demographics

The town has a diverse population, with people from the Somali ethnic group also well represented, especially the Marehan.

References

  1. ↑ "Geri", English-Somali dictionary

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