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
Foothills of the mountain range
Highest point
Elevation1,371 m (4,498 ft)
Coordinates9°52′0″N 44°55′0″E
Geography
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Location of the Golis Mountains
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LocationTogdheer & 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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