Place:Bardera, Gedo, Somalia

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NameBardera
Alt namesBaardheeresource: Wikipedia
Bardeerasource: Wikipedia
Bardheresource: Wikipedia
Bārđēresource: Wikipedia
TypeCity
Coordinates2.34°N 42.28°E
Located inGedo, Somalia
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Bardera is city in, Jubaland State of Somalia. It is the second largest and most populous city in Jubaland with Kismayo being the largest and most densely populated city in the region. Bardera sits on the Jubba River around 250 km west of the city of Baidoa and is in a highland area with fertile soil. The city experiences extremely hot temperatures from December to April and heavy rainfalls from April to May knowns as Gu (spring) The city was formerly known as the "Onion capital of the World" for its production of the vegetable, the name Bardera means tall palm trees. The palms were cut to construct native homes or midille.

Bardhere is also known as the centre of Islamic scholarship,  as it is for agricultural production. The climate is ideally suited for year-round crop production and boasts of farms of sorghum, corn, onions, beans, sesame plants, tobacco, and fruits such as bananas, watermelon, oranges, papayas, and mangoes.

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