Fun fact 1 about Marka
city
The city of Essina is believed to have been the predecessor state of Merca.
Marka
Somalia
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city
Marka
Somalia
Country
Somalia
Population
228.0K
Coordinates
1.71, 44.77
Merca is the capital city of the Lower Shebelle province of Somalia, a historic port city in the region. It is located approximately 109 km (68 mi) to the southwest of the nation's capital Mogadishu. Merca is the traditional home territory of the Bimal clan and was the center of the Bimal revolt.
From the “History” section
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