|
 The
flag of Ogaden consists of green, blue and
red horizontal stripes with a pentagonal
white star in the centre of the blue stripe.
Flag's
Emblems:
Green
represents the fertility and richness of the
land.
Blue
stands for the dignity and integrity of the
people.
Red
symbolizes
the continuity of the struggle for
self-determination and freedom
The
white star
represents the commitment and unity of the
people.
Official Name:
Ogaden (in
Somali Ogaadeenya)
Location:
In the
East of Africa ( Horn of Africa)
Neighbors:
Ethiopia,
Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia
Colony:
Presently under the colony of Ethiopia
Area:
369 000 square kilometres
(approximation)
Population:
5-6 million people
Division:
9 provinces; 48 districts
Capital
City: Godey
National
Anthem: Calanyahow (meaning “Oh Flag”)
Main
Languages : Somali (official), Arabic,
English
Main
Religions: 99.9% practice Islam
Principal
Rivers: Ganaane, Shabeele, Dawa
Natural
Resources: Gold, copper, natural gas,
petroleum
The Nine Provinces
and 48 Districts of Ogaden:
|
PROVINCES |
AFDHEER |
DHAGAXBUUR |
DOOLO |
GODEY |
JIGJIGA |
LIIBAAN |
NOGOB |
QORAXEY |
SHINIILE |
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D
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S
T
R
I
C
T
S
|
Baarey |
Awaare |
Bookh |
Aabaqarow |
Awbare |
Doolow |
Fiiq |
Dhoobaweyn |
Ayshica |
|
Ceelkari |
Dhagaxbuur |
Danood |
Cadaadle |
Dhagaxle |
Filtu |
Iimey |
Qabri Dahare |
Casbuli |
|
Godcusbo |
Dhagaxmadow |
Galaadi |
Dhanaan |
Gursum |
Mooyaale |
Salaxaad |
Shaygoosh |
Dawanle |
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Hargeele |
Gaashaamo |
Qoriile |
Feerfeer |
Jigjiga |
Nageyle |
Sagag |
Shilaabo |
Diridhaba |
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Jarati |
|
Wardheer |
Godey |
Qabri Bayax |
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Xamaro |
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Harar |
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Iimey(-da
2aad) |
Wajaale |
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Shiniile |
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Mustaxiil |
Xarshin |
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Qalaafe |
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