Harar

Harar, sometimes spelled Harrar or Harer, is a city in Ethiopia situated in the eastern extension of the Ethiopian highlands, about five hundred kilometers from Addis Ababa. It is located on a hilltop, with an elevation of 1885 meters. It is the capital of the modern Harari ethno-political division (or kilil) of Ethiopia. As of 1994, it has a population of 76,378.

Related Topics:
Ethiopia - Ethiopian highlands - Addis Ababa - Harari - Ethno-political division - As of 1994

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For centuries, Harar has been a major commercial center, linked by the trade routes with the rest of Ethiopia, the entire Horn of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and, through its ports, the outside world.

Related Topics:
Horn of Africa - Arabian Peninsula

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