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    Geriley

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    Geriley
    Town
    Country Somalia
    RegionGedo
    Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

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

    Overview

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    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,10 km (6.2 mi) north of Wajir.

    References

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    1. ^ "Geri", English-Somali dictionary
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