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Fun fact 1 about Burao

Burao, Somaliland
city

The word 'burco' describes open, elevated land with soft, rich soil, indicating the fertility of the Burao area.

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Burao

Somalia

Country
Somalia
Population
218.0K
Coordinates
9.52, 45.53
783rd most populous city in the world

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.

From the “Etymology” section

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