Galguduud
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Galguduud (Somali: Galguduud; Arabic: غالغدود Ghālghudūd) 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.
The predominant clans in the region are the Hawiye and Marehan 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.
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. Click this link to see a picture of a Burjiko and Dabqaad (http://www.ceelbuurnet.com/Burjiko1.jpg).
The region has also various mineral resources including the largest deposits of uranium in the African continent.
[edit] Districts of Galguduud Region
- Caabudwaq --Marehan
- Ballan Balle-- Marehan
- Cadaado -- Habar GedirSacad {Reer Qurdhale} andSaleemaan
- Ceelbuur -- Murusade/ Dudduble
- Ceeldheer -- Abgal
- Dhusa Mareb -- Habar Gedir Marehan (Reer Diini)
- Galhareeri -- Murusade /Duduble
- Galinsoor -- Habar Gedir Sacad
- Guri-Ceel -- Habre Gedir Cayr
- Waaxweeyn --Mohamed Ade Abgal Sub Clan
[edit] Some other villages of the region are
- Goohweeyne
- Bali Cad
- Dac
- Axmed Gurey
- Wabxo
- Jacar
- Bargaan
- Derri
- Coosweeyne
- Towfiiq
- Garable
- Xiindheere
- Ceelqooxle
- Ceel-lahelay
- Bulacle
- Maalin nugur
- Xagareey
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| Regions of Somalia |  |
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| Awdal | Bakool | Banaadir | Bari | Bay | Galguduud | Gedo | Hiiraan | Jubbada Dhexe | Jubbada Hoose | Mudug | Nugaal | Sanaag | Shabeellaha Dhexe | Shabeellaha Hoose | Sool | Togdheer | Woqooyi Galbeed | |
