Fun facts about Bosaso
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Bosaso was previously known as Bandar Qasim, named after a local trader and his favorite camel Boosaas.
Bosaso
Somalia
Bosaso, historically known as Bender Qassim, is a city in the northeastern Bari province of Somalia. It is the administrative capital of the Bosaso District and the principal commercial center of the Puntland regional state.
From the “Etymology” section
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The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea indicates that Ancient Greek merchants sailed to Bosaso, known as Mosylon in ancient times.
Bosaso
Somalia
Bosaso, historically known as Bender Qassim, is a city in the northeastern Bari province of Somalia. It is the administrative capital of the Bosaso District and the principal commercial center of the Puntland regional state.
From the “History” section
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Bosaso has a hot desert climate, with average high temperatures exceeding 40 °C (104 °F) during summer months.
Bosaso
Somalia
Bosaso, historically known as Bender Qassim, is a city in the northeastern Bari province of Somalia. It is the administrative capital of the Bosaso District and the principal commercial center of the Puntland regional state.
From the “Geography” section
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Bosaso serves as the administrative capital of the Bari region and operates under the Puntland State of Somalia.
Bosaso
Somalia
Bosaso, historically known as Bender Qassim, is a city in the northeastern Bari province of Somalia. It is the administrative capital of the Bosaso District and the principal commercial center of the Puntland regional state.
From the “Government and administration” section
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Bosaso is home to Golis Telecom Somalia, which offers some of the cheapest international calling rates in the world.
Bosaso
Somalia
Bosaso, historically known as Bender Qassim, is a city in the northeastern Bari province of Somalia. It is the administrative capital of the Bosaso District and the principal commercial center of the Puntland regional state.
From the “Economy” section
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