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Garowe (, ) is the capital of Nugaal region and administrative capital of Puntland state in northeastern Somalia. The city is one of the large cities in Somalia with a large population. In recent times Garowe was developing rapidly. As of 2016, the airport is under enlargement construction.
In the early modern period, the area was ruled by the Majeerteen Sultanate. It would later be incorporated into Italian Somaliland. Following independence, Garowe was made the center of the Garowe District.
Garowe is situated in the Nugaal Valley, bounded by gradually ascending high plateaus that generally reach elevations of 1,650 to 3,300 feet (500 to 1,000 m) above sea level on the north, west, and south. The western part of the same plateau is crossed by numerous valleys and dry watercourses. Goat and camel raising form the basis of the economy, and frankincense and myrrh are collected from wild trees.
Garowe is home to a number of scholastic institutions,including: Puntland State University, Garowe Teachers Education College (GTEC) Garowe is the seat of the Puntland parliament, presidential palace and government ministries.A fast-growing city, it has also evolved into a local media and cultural hub.