Bosaso

Somalia
Bosaso, Somalia
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Bosaso, historically known as Bender Qassim, is the main commercial port of Puntland in northeastern Somalia, sitting on the southern shore of the Gulf of Aden with mountains close by. The town serves as a regional economic hub with a diverse economy spanning trade, banking, healthcare, and hospitality, and hosts several colleges and universities that make it a centre for higher education in the region.

  • Population74,287
  • Nearest water2.2 km
  • Nearest mountain3.9 km