Fun facts about Harar
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The etymology of the name 'Harar' may be derived from Harla, an ancient group that existed prior to the arrival of the Oromo people.
Harar
Ethiopia
Harar, known historically by the indigenous as Harar-Gey or simply Gey, is a walled city in eastern Ethiopia. It is also known in Arabic as the City of Saints.
From the “Etymology” section
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Harar was founded by saint Abadir Umar ar-Rida, who is said to have arrived with 405 other saints from the Arabian Peninsula.
Harar
Ethiopia
Harar, known historically by the indigenous as Harar-Gey or simply Gey, is a walled city in eastern Ethiopia. It is also known in Arabic as the City of Saints.
From the “History” section
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According to Sir Richard Burton, Harar is the birthplace of the khat plant.
Harar
Ethiopia
Harar, known historically by the indigenous as Harar-Gey or simply Gey, is a walled city in eastern Ethiopia. It is also known in Arabic as the City of Saints.
From the “Culture” section
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The climate of Harar is classified as subtropical highland climate, with rain falling between March and October.
Harar
Ethiopia
Harar, known historically by the indigenous as Harar-Gey or simply Gey, is a walled city in eastern Ethiopia. It is also known in Arabic as the City of Saints.
From the “Climate” section
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The old walled city of Harar is divided into five quarters, each further divided into neighborhoods called toya.
Harar
Ethiopia
Harar, known historically by the indigenous as Harar-Gey or simply Gey, is a walled city in eastern Ethiopia. It is also known in Arabic as the City of Saints.
From the “City layout” section
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Photo: Rod Waddington from Kergunyah, Australia · CC BY-SA 2.0