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City in the South West State of Somalia
Photo: Zahra Qorane, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Baidoa (also known as Baydhabo) is the largest city in Southern Somalia and the state capital of Bay Region, with a population of 1.2 million in 2022. Baidoa is a war zone, so travel here is dangerous.
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Stone age archeological site. It’s not set up for tourists, but with a bit of research, you might be able to arrange a visit.
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