Sheikh, Somalia
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| Sheikh | |
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| The countryside between Sheikh and Berbera.
The countryside between Sheikh and Berbera.
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| Country |  Somalia |
| Region | Saaxil |
| District | Sheekh |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Sheikh (Somali: Sheekh, Arabic: شَيخ), also known as Shiikh, is a small town in the northwestern Saaxil[1] province in the autonomous region of Somaliland in Somalia. It is situated 70 km north of Burao.
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Overview
As with many other areas in northern Somalia, Sheikh is noted for its numerous historical structures. Ancient temples found in the town are reportedly similar to those in the Deccan Plateau in South Asia.[2]
The broader Sheikh District has a total population of 33,625 residents.[3]
See also
Notes
- ↑ Somaliland regions - page 8.
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References
[4] Regions of Somaliland - page 8.
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