Hargeisa War Memorial

The Hargeisa War Memorial is a monument in , the capital of . The memorial was set up to commemorate the Somaliland War of Independence, and is a symbol of struggle for the people of Somaliland.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: monument commemorating the independence day of Hargeisa in Somaliland
  • Also known as: “War Memorial (MIG)”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Edna Adan Maternity Hospital and Hargeisa Stadium.

Hospital
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is a non-profit charity built in , Somaliland. It was founded by the autonomous northwestern region's former foreign minister and former first lady of , Edna Adan Ismail. is situated 1¼ km south of Hargeisa War Memorial.

Stadium
, also known as Hargeysa National Stadium, is a multi-sports stadium and is used mostly for football matches and currently serves as the home of Somaliland national football team. is situated 1¼ km south of Hargeisa War Memorial.

Cemetery
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is situated 2 km west of Hargeisa War Memorial.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hargeisa.

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is the capital of . It is one of the safest places in what the rest of the world still considers to be Somalia.

Hargeisa War Memorial

Latitude
9.56146° or 9° 33′ 41″ north
Longitude
44.06541° or 44° 3′ 56″ east
Open location code
6HX6H368+H5
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1138799338
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­memorial
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q18204845
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Spanish—“Hargeisa War Memorial” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Somaliland National Museum and Downtown Bus Station.

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