Garowe
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Garowe (Somali: Garoowe, Arabic: غاروي) is the administrative capital of the Puntland, in northeastern Somalia.
Understand
In the Nugal province of northeastern Somalia, in the heart of the Puntland region, fast-growing Garowe is the seat of the regional parliament, the presidential palace and government ministries, and is a local media and cultural hub.
The area was ruled in the 19th century by the Majeerteen Sultanate. It was later incorporated into Italian Somaliland.
History
The area was ruled in the 19th century by the Majeerteen Sultanate. It was later incorporated into Italian Somaliland.
Get in
By plane
Flights are limited to a few arrivals per week. Jubba Airways has once-weekly flights from both Mogadishu and Hargeisa.
Garowe International Airport
By car
Garowe is traversed by a 750-km north–south highway that connects major cities in the northern part of the country, such as Bosaso and Galkayo, with towns in the south.
Buy
Being the retail and fashion hub of Somalia, it is no surprise that shopping is one of Garowe's greatest pleasures. From the local suuqa injida (injimarket) and Oolympic Shopping Mall to top-end shopping malls and everything in between, you will be sure to find something to suit your budget and style.
Drink
Somali shaah (tea)
Sleep
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Rayaan Park Hotel
address: isbartiibada Road
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