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