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Burao

Burao, also spelt '''Bur'o or Bur'ao''' (; , , ), is the capital of the Togdheer region and the second largest city in Somaliland. Burao was the site of the declaration of an independent Somaliland on 18 May 1991.

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Place details

Locality: Burco برعو
Region: توجدير Togdheer
Country: Soomaaliland أرض الصومال
Population: 99,270
Timezone: Africa/Mogadishu

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Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Burao
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Burao.png
Settlement.image_seal: Burao local council logo.jpg
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.mapframe zoom: 12
Settlement.mapsize: 260px
Settlement.pushpin_map: Togdheer#Somaliland#Horn of Africa#Africa
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Somaliland
Settlement.pushpin_relief: yes
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type2

Wikidata facts

Instance of: city
Country: Somalia
Located in: Togdheer Region
Population: +350211
Area: +28
Elevation: +1037
Time zone: UTC+03:00
Capital of: Togdheer Region
Image: Burco.jpg

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Article

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Contents

Etymology
History
Dervish movement
Burao tax revolt and RAF bombing
1945 Sheikh Bashir Rebellion
Post-colonial
Somaliland War of Independence
Aerial bombardment and destruction of Burao
Declaration of Independence
Demographics
Economy
Geography and climate
Wildlife
Transportation
Notable residents
See also
References
External links

Burao, also spelt '''Bur'o or Bur'ao' (; , , ), is the capital of the Togdheer region and the second largest city in Somaliland. Burao was the site of the declaration of an independent Somaliland on 18 May 1991.

== Etymology == The word burco'' describes open, elevated land which has soft/rich soil, with the Burao area being considered fertile.