Geriley
| Geriley | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Country |
 Somalia |
| Region | Gedo |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Geriley (Somali: Gerileey) is a small town in the southwestern Gedo region of Somalia.
Overview
The town originally acquired its name Geriley from the abundant local wildlife; in particular, giraffes ("geri" in the Somali language[1]).
Geriley is situated near Somalia's border with the North Eastern Province,8 km (5.0 mi) north of Wajir.
Demographics
The town has a diverse population, with people from the Somali ethnic group also well represented, especially the Marehan.
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