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NATURAL RESOURCES
The land of the Oromo Nation is known as
OROMIA
It is located on the Horn of Africa within
the Ethiopian empire.
As can be seen from the map above, the geographical boundaries of
Oromia are to the: 1. South ------------- Kenya
2. East --------------- Ogadenia
3. North East ------- Afar
4. West ---------------Republic of the Sudan, and the State of
Benishangul/Gumuz
5. North ------------ Abyssinia proper (Tigray and Amhara)
6. South West ------Southern Nations, Nationalities and
People’s as well as the State of Gambella
The following map shows that Oromia is located
approximately between: 3 Degrees and 15 Degrees North Latitude and
33 Degrees and 40 Degrees East Longitude.
Even so, the map depicts the current Oromia Zone only and does not
include areas occupied by Wallo Oromo in the Amara region as well as
Raya-Azebo Oromo annexed by the Tigrai Zone.
The authentic regions claimed by the Oromo Nation are
indicated in slide three above.
Topography
Oromia has a land surface area of approximately 375,000 square
kilometers, and makes about 32% of the Ethiopian empire.
Even so, the size estimate could exceed the current figure if territories
occupied by Wallo Oromo and Raya-Azebo Oromo were included.
The Great Rift Valley, that extends from Lebanon to Mozambique and
passes through Oromia, bisects the land into eastern and western
plateaus.
The elevation of the land ranges from less than
500 meters to well over 4,500 meters above
sea level.
The highlands have an average elevation of about
2,500 meters above sea level. They occupy
About 48% of the total land surface of Oromia.
Areas between 1,000 meters and 1,500 meters
above sea level constitute 38%, while regions
below 1,000 meters make up the rest.
Based on this factor, the altitude of the land and its climatic
conditions, Oromia is divided into three geographic regions.
1. The Western/Central Highlands that extend westwards from
the Great Rift Valley. These include Shawa, Wallaga, Illubabor
and Jimma.
2. The Eastern Highlands stretch eastwards from the escarpments
of the Great Rift Valley to Somalia. The regions located within
this plateau are Harrarge, Bale, Arsi and Borana.
3. The Great Rift Valley occupies the floor of the area between
the two highlands and covers the eastern and southern
lowlands of Oromia.
80% of the total human population and 70% of the livestock of Oromia
are found in the highlands .
This region also accounts for 90% of the croplands as well as
economic activities of Oromia.
The most notable highest mountains of Oromia are usually located in
the eastern and central/western highlands.
Name
1. Batu
Region
Bale
Altitude
4373m
2. Qaqa
Arsi
4245m
3. Cillallo
Arsi
4170m
4. Arba Gugu
Arsi
2625m
5. Muldhata
Harrarge
3405m
6. Sallale
North Shawa
3544m
7. Wanchi
West Shawa
3387m
Climate of Oromia
Though close to the equator, the climatic conditions of Oromia
are mild and favorable.
The average annual temperature in the highlands is about 20
Degrees Celsius.
In the lowlands, it is about 30 Degrees Centigrade
There are two main rainy seasons in Oromia.
In most parts, the major rainy season extends from June to
September, while the October to May period is considered as
the dry season.
Generally, there are four seasons recognized by the Oromo people.
These are: 1. Birraa (Spring) =
Transitional period between Rainy
and Dry Seasons
2. Bona ( Summer) =
Dry Season
3. Arfaassa ( Autumn/Fall) = Small Rainy Season
4. Ganna (Winter)=
Big Rainy Season
The highest amount of rainfall of over 2,000 mm is experienced
in the western highlands.
Rainfall decreases to the east and southeast. These regions
receive scanty rainfall.
The most southern regions are considered as rangelands.
Rangelands are arid to semi-arid regions, where the annual
precipitation can sustain grasses and thorny bushes only and does
not favor extensive farming.
Therefore, the lowlands are occupied predominantly by
Pastoralists. They are also utilized for some kind of irrigation
farming.
Administrative Divisions of Oromia
Oromia is divided into the following 12 Administrative Zones: 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Western Wallaga
Eastern Wallaga
Illubabor
Eastern Shawa
Western Shawa
Northern Shawa
7. Jimma
8. Arsii
9. Eastern Harrage
10. Western Harrage
11. Bale
12. Borana
The whole region is again divided into a total of 180 Waradas or
Districts.
The Oromo Population
The Oromo constitute approximately 45% of the currently estimated
85 million human population of the Ethiopian empire.
With this figure, the Oromo rank as the single biggest nationality in
East Africa.
Bareedaa Saba Oromoo
Oromoo the Beautiful
People of Oromo origin are also found in Kenya (see following map).
The overall locations inhabited by these nationalities, and the names
by which they are known are indicated in the following map.
However, the distribution in Kenya does not include Oromo settlement
in the Lamu Island located in the Indian Ocean.
AFAAN OROMOO
The Oromo language is known as Afaan Oromoo or Oromiffaa.
It is one of the Cushitic languages such as:• Soomalii
• Affaar
• Issaa
• Saahoo
• Sidaammaa
• Geedeo and
• Ancient Egypt (see next picture)
These language are and were also widely spoken in East Africa.
Oromo from ancient memorial
Afaan Oromoo is spoken in the Ethiopian empire by
well over 50 million people as well as in some parts of East
Africa, especially in Kenya.
This figure makes Afaan Oromoo as the Lingua Franca of
the Horn of Africa.
Afaan Oromoo is also the second most widely spoken
Language in Sub-Saharan-Africa.
Agricultural Resources of Oromia
Agricultural Resources of Oromia
The predominant economic sector of Oromia is based
upon agriculture. This sector accounts for 51% of food
production of the Ethiopian empire.
Thus, Oromia is the single major source of food supplier
of the empire. Oromia also produces 63% of Ethiopia’s
agricultural export.
In addition, Oromia possess the largest livestock
population of the Ethiopian empire.
This is substantiated by the following figures, which shows the
livestock resources of Oromia during the year 2005.
Oromia Livestock Species
1. Cattle
2. Sheep
3. Goats
4. Horses
5. Mule
6. Donkey
7. Camel
8. Poultry
9. Bee Hives
% of Ethiopian Livestock Population
45
40
33
66
46
42
33
39
60
Agricultural Zones of Oromia
Oromia is divided into four agricultural production systems.
1. The Barley-Wheat-Livestock Production System
Regions in the Category: Arsi, Bale, East Wallaga, North Shawa
Crops Grown: Barley, wheat, oats, xaffi, beans, peas, lentils.
2. The Mixed Crop-Livestock Production System
This system is practiced in almost all zones.
Crops: Wheat, maize, sorghum, barley, oats, pulses, oil crops, caat, beans
3. The Enset- Cereal- Livestock Production System
Regions in this category: Jimma to Walliso zones as well as in the
highlands of Borana.
Crops: Enset, maize, xaffi, millet, wheat, oats, barley, pulses, taro, yam, sweet potato,
coffee, oil crops (nuggi, linseed, castor beans, pigeon peas, etc.
4. The Pastoralists - Livestock Production System
This system is practiced in Borana and to some extent in the Great Rift Valley.
Animals reared: Cattle, sheep, goats, and in some cases camel.
Plants grown for Food in Oromia
Oromo Name
Kottee Harree
2. Jirbii
3. Karshuuf
4. Kefoo
5. Kotatee
6. Qamadii
7. Buqee
8. Loomii
9. Kaaroota
10. Kaachii
11. Qobboo
12. Shumburaa
13. Qarafaa
14. Qurunfudii
15. Goodarree
16. Muuzii
17. Tamboo
18. Dimbilaalaa
19. Geeshoo
1.
English Name
Potato yam
Cotton
Artichoke
Basil
Cow Pea
Bread wheat
Pumpkin
Lemon
Carrot
Cassava
Castor tree
Chick Pea
Cinnamon
Clove tree
Coco yam
Banana
Tobacco plant
Coriander
Oromo Hops
(Oromo Food Plants cont.)
Oromo Name
20. Sunqoo
21. Warqee/Qaachoo
22. Daangulee
23. Daagujjaa
24. Talbaa
25. Gurraattii
26. Qullubbii
27. Jinjibla
28. Bisingaa
29. Roqaa
30. Hancootee
31. Misira
32. Qoosxaa
33. Salaaxaa
34. Timaatimii
35. Boqqolloo
37. Nuugii
38. Aajjaa
39. Ruuzii
English Name
Fenugreek
Enset
Field Pea
Finger Millet
Flax
Black Cumin
Garlic
Ginger
Sorghum
Indian date
Indian Night Shade
Lentil
Leaf Beet
Lettuce
Tomato
Maize/Corn
Niger Plant
Oat
Rice
(Oromo Food Plants cont.)
Oromo Name
English Name
40. Kookii
41. Garbuu
42. Mimixaa
43. Anannaasii
44. Romaanii
45. Shunkurtaa
46. Dinnicha
47. Dinnicha Oromoo
48. Enaba
49. Turungoo
50. Shonkor Agadaa
51. Suufii Faranjii
52. Insilalaa
53. Mixaxis
54. Habhab
55. Adogiro
56. Garaambe
57. Sariitii
Peach
Barley
Pepper
Pineapple
Pomegranate
Onion
Irish Potato
Oromo Potato
Grape Vine
Pummel
Sugar Cane
Sunflower
Florence
Sweet potato
Water Melon
Kidney Bean
Mustard
Garden Asparagus
(Oromo Food Plants cont.)
Oromo Name
English Name
58. Shaayii
59. Caatii
60. Xaafii
61. Baaqeelaa
62. Raafuu
63. Diimilee
64. Bunna
Tea plant
Chat plant
Xaffii grass
Broad Bean
Cabbage
Radish
Coffee
(Oromo Food Plants cont.)
65. Qoccoo
66. Talbaa
67. Ochoo Loonii
68. Suffii
69. Ijja Goomanaa
70. Salaaxaa
71. Kotee Dimaa
72. Abukaadoo
73. Zayiituna
74. Maangoo
75. Burtukaana
76. Paapaayaa
77. Agadaa
Oromo yams
Linseed
Ground Nut
Safflower
Rape Seed
Lettuce
Beet Root
Avocado
Guava
Mangoes
Orange
Papaya
Sorghum Sugar
Coffee
It is claimed that Coffee originated in the Oromo region of Kaffaa, and
adopted its name from the same area. Currently, the Ethiopian empire
is the second coffee producer in Africa and the fifth in the world.
Oromia alone produces 53% of the total coffee production of the
empire. It should be noted that coffee makes over 60% of the export
products of the Ethiopian empire.
FORESTRY RESOURCES OF OROMIA
Forestry Resources of Oromia
Oromia has a high potential of naturally existing forests, woodlands, bush lands as
well as planted (Community and urban) forests.
It is claimed that about 75% of the forestry resources of the Ethiopian empire is found
in Oromia. The following table indicates the currently existing acreage of forestland in
different zones.
Zone
Area (ha)
Wallaga
284,937
Illubabor
675,000
Jimma
343,000
Shawa
171,629
Arsi
167,725
Borana
404,348
Bale
573,444
Hararge
153,277
Other Forest Reservoirs of Oromia
1. Gorro Bale State Forest
2. Arerro State Forest
3. Tiro Boter Beco State Forest
4. Babia Folla Forest
5. Sigmo Gaba State Forest
6. Arba Gugu State Forest
7. Dire Garbicha
8. Xadacha Odu
9. Cirri State Forest
10. Koomto State Forest
11. Tsige State Forest
12. Dambii Natural Forest
13. Lagga Ayya Natural Forest
14. Bareeda Natural Forest
15. Handaq Natural Forest
16. Maanaagaashaa National Forest
17. Xadachaa National Forest
18. Oddu National Forest
Bale
Borana
Jimma
Jimma
Jimma
Arsi
Shawa
Shawa
Wallaga
Wallaga
Wallaga
Wallaga
Wallaga
Wallaga
Wallaga
Shawa
Shawa
Shawa
Oromia the Gorgeous
Bamboo Forest Resources of Oromia
Location
1. Agaaroo
2. Baale Mountains
3. Shannan/Jibaat
4. Gerra
5. Borre/Hagaraa Salaam
6. Jimma/Ayyana
7. Munessa/Shashamanne
8. Najjo
9. Gimbii
10. Guttin
11. Dhidhessa valley
Size (ha)
1,500
56,850
4,335
37,250
2,460
900
4,183
27,610
29,125
6,044
135,000
Wild Plants of Oromia – Fragrance Plants
1. Qoraasuma
2. Ejersa
3. Bahaa (Root of Qundhii)
4. Kusaayee
5. Urgeesaa
6. Botoroo
7. Qabarichoo
8. Wallaggee
Edible Wild Plants of Oromia
1. Gorra
2. Harbuu
3. Agamsa
4. Waddessaa
5. Zaytuuna
6. Hudhaa
7. Baddessa
8. Goossuu
9. Dhuggii
10. Alfullii
11. Ijja Mexxii
12. Ejersa (Wild Olive tree)
Medicinal Wild Plants of Oromia
1. Ancabbii
2. Qabarichoo
3. Ataakilttii (White)
4. Heexoo
5. Qacamaa
6. Dhoqonuu
7. Haanquu
8. Sootalloo
9. Walensuu (kills parasitic animal insects)
10. Bosoqee (smoke against typhus)
11. Assangira (Athlete foot, fungus infection)
12. Bakkannissaa (skin fungus infection)
13. Handoodee
14. Eebicha
15. Hargisa
(Medicinal Plants cont.)
16. Laaftoo
17. Harmaa Guussaa
18. Artii
19. Aballoo
20. Ceekaa
21. Coqorsa
22. Adaamii
23. Abayii
Water Resources of Oromia
Oromia has many rivers and lakes. The rivers flow westwards into
the Blue Nile, while others flow eastwards to Somalia and Djibouti.
Some of the rivers are used for irrigation purposes.
Name
1. Abaya
2. Rift Valley Lakes
3. Awash
4. Gibe
5. Ganale
6. Wabi Shaballe
7. Baro
(
Irrigation Potential (ha)
280,950
32,000
52,500
60,000
365,800
12,000
27,500
Oromia River Dams used for Hydroelectric Power
Many rivers are also use for the production of hydroelectric power.
Rivers used
Malkaa Waakenna
Wabii Shaballe River
Fincaa’aa
Fincaa’a River
Awaash
Awaash River
Qooqaa
Awash River
Soor
Soor River
Gigel Gibee
Gigel Gibe River
Abba Samuel
Aqaaqii River
Potential Hydroelectric Power
1. Rift Valley Lakes
2. Ganaallle
3. Wabe Sahaballe
4. Baarro
5. Gibe
6. Wanjji
Oromia has the potential to export hydroelectric power to the
neighboring countries of the Horn of Africa.
This is already in operation, for example to:-
• Sudan and
• Djibouti.
In addition, potential geothermal power exists in the Great Rift Valley,
which passes through the eastern part of Oromia.
This is for example the Langanno geothermal power plant.
OROMIA RIVERS
Rivers In Arsii Zone
Agamsa
Anjelo
Arba
Arba Diimaa
Ashabeeqa
Ashirroo
Ashooqaa
Awaash
Badessa
Boherra
Cillallo
Coca Inzira
Damasho
Darabbaa
Darree
Daarroo
Dayyu
Dinqiit
Dosha
Doya
Ebamoo
Elgo
Erba
Furuna
Gadmssa
Ganalle
Gestroo
Gollolcha
Gorraa
Gudarsso
Gumallo
Gurachoo
Hamballa
Harkisso Fiiq
Harrargee
Hawaas
Hombaa
Hullull
Iyya
Karassaa
Kurkurraa
Laallissoo
Loogattaa
Maganaammoo
Rivers in Baallee Zone
Araaba
Gadarssaa
Maariibo
Ashiiro
Hamballaa
Maqallaa
Badeessa
Harkissoo Fiiq
Nagessoo
Booherraa
Hoodam
Quqqee
Cooca
Hawaas
Shaballee
Inzirra
Iyyaa
Shaayya
CorrinnaDarre
Karassaa
Tarree
Dayyu
Kurkurraa
Togonna
Dinqiit
Lalissoo
Ukummaa
Doyya
Loogattaa
Waabe
Dumal
Maganammoo
Walmall
Eebammoo
Makaniissaa
Wayib
Elgoo
Malkaa Qarrii
Wuchumma
Furrunna
Manaa
Yadot
Gannalle
Mancaa Caarraa
Xebell
Gollolcha
Manduuba
Rivers In Wallaga Zone
Abajaar
Boyyee
Gabar
Imbaabboo
Nadhii
Waajjaa
Abayyii
Cannoo
Gabattee
Idris
Oddaa
Waddessa
Abunnee
Cinna
Garcii
Iyyaa
Qarraruu
Waangallee
Abbonnoo
Coggo
Gemboo
Jaalallee
Qarssaa
Waammaa
Agamssa
Coqorssaa
Gibe
Jaarte
Qexxo
Walmal
Alaltuu
Daabus
Gimbbii
Jaarmatta
Qobboo
Warraa
Arjo
Daade Waatta
Gindoo
Jaattoo
Qorkee
Waraabessa
Asandaabbo
Daamunno
Gogolaas
Jaawaro
Qunnii
Waraabu
Assettii
Danaba
Gorrocaan
Jajabba
Qurciis
Ximaqqoo
Badessaa
Dhangagoo
Gumbbii
Jimma
Shaarraa
Baggee
Dhidhessa
Hadiyyaa
Konnoo
Siffaa
Barreddaa
Didigaa
Hambalttaa
Lakkuu
Such
Basaqa
Diimtu
Handooddee
Looko
Suppee
Birbirr
Diilla Gogolla
Hangar
Luugoo
Taattoo
Birbirssa
Ejersa
Harree
Madaallee
Uke
Boyii
Fincaa’aa
Horro
Mugar
Urgeessaa
RIVERS IN ILLU – ABAA- BOORA
 Agallo
 Baaqii
 Baaroo
 Birbir
 Daabana
 Dhidheesa
 Ejeree
 Gabaa
 Ganjii
 Gumaro
 Guraacha
Ilikee
Komii
Koyamii
Moora
Qabaa
Qonoor
Qoxooxo
Saakii
Silsaache
Soor
Ukaa
 Yubii
 Yaatu
 Yaatuu Leeqaa
 Waangus
Rivers in Shawaa Zone
Abaya
Dadabaa Xinnoo
Gudar
Millee
Aqaaqii
Dadabaa Gudoo
Hora Gogessaa
Mojjoo
Awadee Gudoo
Dachaatuu
Hora Qalloo
Mugar
Awadee Jittuu
Duukam
Hulluqaa
Qabana
Awaash
Gadamssoo
Laaftuu
Qasaam
Balballa
Garmmaammaa
Malkaa Odaa
Wadacha
Bulbullaa
Gibe
Maqii
Xeeboo
Rivers In Jimma Zone
Abonnoo
Bussaaa
Nadhaa Gudaa
Unat
Alalttuu
Dambii
Nadhii
Waanjaa
Annissoo
Dhidhessaa
Nasrroo
Waarroo
Anjaa
Dohaa
Offallee
Yabbuu
Atargadaa
Gabba
Onjaa
Awettuu
Gidache
Qarssaa
Bayam
Gilgell Gibbee
Qawwaa
Birbirr
Guluffaa
Salaaqoo
Birbirssaa
Malakata
Seeqaa
Bodachaa
Mettii
Soor
Bulbull
Sogido
Rivers in Borannaa Zone
Ganaallee Doriiyyaa
Awaattaa
Gildabboo
Daawwaa
Rivers in Harrargee Zone
Agamsa
Daakataa
Garfa
Jajjaa
Amarressaa
Danaba
Gallan Sadii
Jarjarttuu
Barraallee
Duugoo
Gaylee
Langee
Baabillee
Ejerttii
Gideyyaa
Raamiis
Bombaas
Errer
Gorroo Obollee
Usmaan Ejersa
Burqaa
Errer Xiqoo
Hakiim Garraa
Wattar
Daawe
Feefraa
Harriroo
Lakes of Oromia
Oromia is also endowed with numerous lakes.
Many of the lakes are used for tourist attraction,
as resort areas as well as for water sport and
fishing.
Some of the notable lakes are indicated in the
following table.
Lake
Location
Lake
Location
Lake
Location
Abiyaatta
Shawaa
Dambal/
Baatu
Arsii
Kuruftuu
Bushoftuu
Awaassaa
Shawaa &
SNN
Gallilla
Shawaa
Langaanoo
Shawaa
Borana
Magariisa
Bushoftuu
Bushoftuu
Harroo
Adalle
Harrarge
Qoqqaa
Shawaa
Bushoftuu
Harroo
Mayyaa
Harrage
Shaallaa
Shawaa
Calalaqii
Jimma
Horaa
Arsaddee
Bushoftuu
Soodaree
Shawaa
Calaqlaqaa
Shawa
Kiilollee
Bushoftuu
Taltallee
Borana
Baaboo gaayaa
Bassaqa
Bushoftuu
Galana Abaya
Bushoftuu
Lake Name
Turkaannaa
Location
Boorana
Wanchii
Shawaa (Amboo)
Zuwaay
Shawaa
Bushooftuu
OROMIA WATER FALLS
Water Fall
Location
Water Fall
Location
Awaash
Shawaa
Shaarraa
Ibantu/Wallaga
Barredaa
Saasiga/Wallaga
Soor
Illu Abaa Bor
Darbaa
Cannoo/Shawaa
Manii
Gimbii/Wallaga
Dhangaagoo
Jimma Raarree/
Wallaga
Mugar
Shawaa
Fincaa’a
Wallaga
Qumbii
Saasiga/Wallaga
Lagaa Harree
Saasiga/Wallaga
Waabee
Arsii
Seeqaa
Jimma
Waacu
Wallaga
Hot Springs of Oromia
1. Ambo Hot Spring
•Located in Ambo – Shawaa Zone
•Also used as Mineral Water
2. Waliissoo Hot Spring
•Located in Waliiso on the way to Jimmaa
•Used for thermal bathing
3. Sodarree Resort
•Located 27 km form Adaamma – Shawa Zone
•Used for swimming and hot bath
4. Garaagadii Hot Spring
•Located 14 km from Adaammma – Shawaa Zone
WILD ANIMALS
OF OROMIA
Wildlife Resources of Oromia
Oromia is endowed with a great wealth of wildlife resources,
which could contribute in the future to its economic development.
They can be used for:-
1.
2.
3.
4.
Wildlife tourism
Sport hunting
Natural beauty
Wildlife ranching for
food and harvesting of skins
Awaash National Park
It is estimated that there are around 450 species of birds found in
the Awash national Park. Some species are named below.
Wattle Crane
Leopard
Ostrich
Hippo
Long Eared Owls
Zebra
Water Fowls
Shore Birds
Ruddy Shelled Duck
Green Monkey
Angur Buzzard
Colobus Monkey
Caracal
Aardvak
Cheetah
Oryx
Baboon
Kudu
Baallee Mountains National Park
In this national park are found the Mountain Nyala and about 160
species of birds, 14 of which are endemic to Oromia.
It also contains
Klipspringer
Bushbuck
Elephant
Lions
Genet
Abyaataa – Shaallaa Lakes
National Parks
These Lake National Parks contains about 300 species of birds.
Nac - Saar National Park.
This National Park is shared by Oromia and the States of Southern
Nations and Nationalities.
In this park, the following species of wild animals are found: -
Zebra
Grant’s Gazelle
Hartebeest
Baabillee Sanctuary
This sanctuary contains predominantly elephants.
Sanqallee Sanctuary
The main species found in this sanctuary are Hartebeests.
Yaabaldhoo Sanctuary
In this sanctuary, there are: 1. Gazelle
2. Lesser Kudu
3. Lions
Boorana Sanctuary
The Boorana Sanctuary contains:1. Caracal
2. Giraffe
3. Waterbuck
4. Zebra
Other Wildlife Sanctuaries are
1. Daabus Valley
2. Erer Gootaa
OROMIA the Beautiful
Mineral Resources of Oromia
Oromia has also a high potential for all kinds of mineral resources.
The past regimes of the Ethiopian empire and especially the current
regime have exploited these resources systematically. The lists of
minerals available in Oromia are indicated below.
Name
1. Gold
2. Platinum
3. Graphite
4. Nickel
5, Beryllium
6. Marble
7. Kaolinite
8. Chromium
9. Molybdenum
10. Salt
11. Olivine (Mg2So4)
12. Garnet
13. Ignimbrite
14. Basalt
Where Found
Laga Dambi, Adola, Dalati, Tullu Dimtu, Yubdo, Najjo, Birbirr
Dalati, Tullu Dimtu, Yubdo, Bale,
Arsi, Bale, Borana,
Arsi, Borana, Bale,
Arsi, Bale,
Arsi, Bale, Harrarge, Wallaga
Borana, Harrarge
Borana,
Borana,
Borana, Jimma
Borana
Borana, Harrarge,
Borana
Borana
(Minerals continued)
Name
Where Found
15. Muscovite
16. Tantalum
17. Coal
18. Iron Ore
19. Oil Shale
20. Manganese
21. Clay soil
22. Marble
23. Palladium
24. Rhodium
23. Cement
24. Lime stone
25. Diatomite
26. Soda Ash
27. Sand
28. Stone
29. Quartz
30. Mica
31. Cobalt
32. Feldspar
33. Copper
34. Uranium
35. Lead
36. Amazonite
37. Natural gas
Borana
Borana
Jimma, Wallaga,
Jimma, Najo
Jimma
Jimma
Jimma (Mugar)
Wallaga, Bale,
Yubdo
Yubdo
Mugar
Mugar
Shawa (Rift Valley)
Harrage
Wallaga, Harrage
Borana,
Harrarge
Harrarge
Harrarge
Harrarge
Harrarge
Caves of Oromia
Caves
Location
Caves
Location
Arba Lijjii
Arsii
Qarsaa Allatii
Wallaga
Boolloo
Arsii
Soof Omar
Arsii
Gooda Gimbaam
Arsii
Tarbii
Wallaga
Gooda Horaa
Arsii
Gooda Jinnii
Harrarge
Kollobboo
Wallaga
Qallaa Bacaa
Wallaga
Missed school bus today
OROMIA MOUNTAINS
Borana Mountains
Gaarraa Xiniirroo
Harroo Garbiichoo
Hiigattee
Jaldeessaa
Loccuu Folliittii
Malkaa Gudibbaa
Suttaa Dibbaa
OROMIA the Beautiful
Arsi Mountains
Abbaa Qorroo
Daadimoos
Goodaan
Shabby
Abull Qassim
Damoollee
Habraammaa
Sheik Allii
Arab Lijj
Dawoo
Hallee
Siirru
Battuu
Dodda
Holachiis
Somarkuu
Barraati
Durroo
Qabaan
Tulluu Diimaa
Boorra Lukkuu
Farra
Qaqaa
Wall Garrii
Booredaa
Gammaa
Qondaallaa
Waanhoo
Cillaalloo
Gaarraa Sirrii
Qordurroo
Warrabbaa
Coromssoo
Gereecha
Qubaayu
Warranbuus
Ciqee
Gorraa
Qulissaa
OROMIA the Gorgeous
Harrargee Mountains
Ambaambaar
Bakaa Qaallu
Gaangilloo
Muldhattaa
Aniyaa Ganamee
Dhedherraa
Gondollaa
Qillissaa
Arba Guguu
Doof
Jaldo
Qunduddoo
Ayberraa
Gabaaboo
Laalluu
Sarbadaan
Baaboo
Gadii Burqaa
Madherroo
Sebeerroo
Sirrirtaa
Warraa Muccaa
OROMIA the Beautiful
Jimma Mountains
Darrar
Daasuu Bareettoo
Haqoo Albittii
Qumbbii
Alli Shaameshaa
Dora Gabinna
Haqqoo Albitii
Weshii
Atoo Kallallaa
Follaa
Harroo
Timbaasummee
Bebellaa
Gabarraa
Harroo Gabbis
Alli Darraar
Daamuu Sigaa
Geeshee
Mangudoo
Darrrara Kormmaa
Gudajjee
Waalla
OROMIA the Beautiful
Shawa Mountains
Abbarroo
Bushu
Gaarraa Duro
Alutoo
Daandii
Gujjii
Inxoxxoo
Bilbilloo
Errer
Bora Maariyam
Fantallee
Manaagashaa
Olom
Booset Guddoo
Gaarraa Bokaan
Zuqaallaa
OROMIA the Gorgeous
Walagaa Mountains
arree
Botoro Kofo
Guchiis
Kormee
Saaleen
ballaa
Bukkee
Gudina
Koyee
Sirree
lballaa
Caalchis
Habbiib
Looko
Soqssso
rammaa
Carraannaa
Imaantu
Marraa
Tuqaa
jit
Daaban
Jaldesaa
Moodho
Wallal
yyoo
Daalattii
Jubaal Gimmii
Muxe
Wando
rgee
Diimmoo
Kabbaa
Qaammii
Waraabessa
Garochaan
OROMIA the Beautiful
Bale Mountains
Arba Lij
Daadimoos
Gammaa
Jaallee
Qordurro
Baatuu
Damoollee
Garacaa
Kubaayu
Shabbi
Baraati
Daarqan
Goodam
Orboo
Siiruu
Boradaa
Dodaa
Habraana
Qabaan
Somkarruu
Coromsso
Faraa
Hollachiis
Qondaalla
Tulu-Dimtu
Warrabaa
Main Cities of Oromia
City
Ppulation
City
Population
Abomssaa
16,180
Badessaa
19,000
Adaamaa
234,000
Buraayuu
13,970
Agaroo
29,130
Bushoftuu
110,500
Ambo
47,600
Dadar
9,300
Assossaa
27,310
Dambii Dolloo
28,160
Assalaa
62,510
Diree Daawaa
398,000
Badelle
22,560
Dodolla
25,260
OROMIA
Finfinnee
City Name
Dheeraa
Population
City Name
20,000
Gincii
Dodollaa
Fiche
Population
18,800
25,260
26,540
Gindhiir
17,700
3,000,000
Giyoon
41,200
17,740
Gobaa
35,400
17,160
Gorree
9,800
Geedoo
7,900
Gudar
13,200
Gimbii
34,300
Hagara Mariyaam
24,300
Finfinnee
Garraa Gurraacha
Galamssoo
OROMIA
Diree Daawaa
City Name
Population
City Name
Population
Harroo Maayyaa
12,200
Maqii
42,000
Hirnnaa
12,900
Mandii
29,500
Hoollota
25,200
Mattaa Haarraa
26,300
Huruuttaa
13,000
Mattuu
32,000
136,500
Megaa
7,000
Jimma
Kamiissee
Kibira Mangist
25,000
29,400
Moojjoo
37,300
Kofallee
10,000
Moyallee
30,300
Jimmaa
City Name
Population
City Name
Population
Nagallee
47,000
Shaambu
16,200
Najjoo
22,400
Shaashamanne
94,000
Naqamte
84,000
Sirree
11,000
Roobbee
46,300
Tulluu Boolloo
11,000
Sabatta
20,600
Walliin Cittii
20,000
34,000
Sandaaffaa
7,700
Shaakissoo
39,000
Wall Qixee
Wanjjii
18,000
Adaamaa
City Name
Yaa Baldho
Population
20,000
57,000
Zuwaay