Golis Mountains
The Golis Mountains (Golis range, Somali: Buuraleyda Golis) are a mountain range in Somaliland. Also known as Qar Golis, they cut through the Togdheer region, and end near the Gan Libah.
Golis | |
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Foothills of the mountain range | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,371 m (4,498 ft) |
Coordinates | 9°52′0″N 44°55′0″E |
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Golis Location of the Golis Mountains Golis Golis (Africa) | |
Location | Togdheer & Maroodi Jeex & Saaxil Somaliland |
The original meaning of Golis Mountains is a mountain range near Golis mountain, but since the Somali Civil War, the entire so-called Karkaar mountains are often referred to as the Golis Mountains.
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