Bari

Bari is an administrative region in northeastern Somalia stretching from the Gulf of Aden to the Guardafui Channel. The territory encompasses six districts, with Bosaso serving as the main commercial center and regional capital.

The region became part of the autonomous state of Puntland in 1998 and underwent several administrative reorganizations afterward. In 2013, a new administrative division was created, marking a shift in how the territory was governed.

The region functions as a traditional hub for pastoral communities and fishing families, with ways of life that have shaped the local identity for generations. These occupations remain central to how people organize their days and interact with the land and sea.

Travelers benefit from basing themselves in Bosaso, where most facilities and connections are located. Those exploring beyond the main center should prepare for limited infrastructure and plan carefully for movement between districts.

The landscape features dramatic highland terrain that rises alongside flat coastal plains, creating a striking contrast rarely seen elsewhere in Somalia. This diverse topography shapes not only the look of the region but also how communities adapt their settlements to these different elevations.

Location: Somalia

Capital city: Bosaso

Shares border with: Sanaag Region, Sool, Nugal, Ra'as Aseir

GPS coordinates: 10.83333,50.18333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06