Las Khorey
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| Regions of Somalia | Sanaag |
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| - City | ca.50,000 |
| - Metro | ca.55,000 |
Laasqoray (also known as Las Khorey, Laasqorey) is an ancient coastal city in what was the Sanaag region, that is disputed by Somalia and Somaliland. The self-proclaimed autonomous state of Maakhir, currently unrecognized by the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, also includes the city. It has archaeological sites as well as ancient historic buildings. Most of the archaeological sites are still unexplored to the fullest.
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[edit] History of Laasqoray
Laasqoray is about 500 years old and Laasqoray used to be the capital city of the Sultanate of Mohamoud Ali Shire (Warsangeli Sultanates) which also have known as the Maakhir Coast Sultanate
One among many historical landmark in the city is called Sha’a and it was the palace of many Sultans, however due to lack of interest in its preservation from the past Somali government, the castle aged and became too dangerous to be used. Many old houses in the city have experienced the same problems as the castle.
[edit] Business in Laasqoray
Laasqoray is a city that is booming and in a rapid growth as new small factories are being opened and formed in Laasqoray. Similar to any other city or district in Sanaag, Laasqoray became neglected by many central governments in Somalia with population going down, however this is reversing as many people are working in factories that have been opened in the city.
Currently the estimated population is around 50,000-55,000. Another reason for the growth of the population is that when the Somali civil war broke out Warsangelis who had been victimized in other parts in Somalia started migrating back to their "ancestral" homeland and Laasqoray is considered by many Warsangelis as the main "ancestral" place.
[edit] Laasqoray as Industrial city
The city is famous for its fish factory, the first and only factory of its kind in Somalia. There are some other factories there as well. This city is also surrounded by beautiful mountains known locally as Cal Madow, which has internationally valuable un-exploited mineral deposits and unique natural habitats, which are part of Somalias heritage
[edit] Entertainment in Laasqoray
Laasqoray has green Mountains on the East side knows as the Cal Madow. Cal Madow is considered a world-class exploration area with a petroleum system identical to and formerly contiguous with those within the Republic of Yemen
The sea with white beaches and crystal clear sea water and nice reef in the sea is plenty. In the city there are many activities you can do like visiting Coffee shops where Khat is consumed and Internet cafés. There are many hotels and guest houses in Laasqoray.
[edit] Visit Laasqoray
The best period to visit this city is during September-May during the rain season as the heat in the summer is very unbearable for outsiders. In the outskirts of the city you find Rock Mountains, grassland with wildlife and unique trees a panoramic view.
[edit] Port development in Laasqoray
Horn Relief is re-developing the port in Laasqoray, which aims to create immediate employment and longer-term livelihood by redeveloping the former Laasqoray Port, which some people says is 400 years old. The intention is that import and export opportunities can be restored to the North coastal region for the rebuilding of communities and livelihoods.
This project is being undertaken with strong and ongoing support from all stakeholders and will involve partnerships with government and social/cultural authorities jointly.
This infrastructure and governance Project involves collaboration between the communities in and around Laasqoray and the private sector, including traders in the Northern hinterland to simulate new trade and infrastructural investments in the Laasqorey area.
[edit] Image Gallery
 City of Laasqoray, Somalia |
 The old Laasqoray, , Somalia |
 Fomer Fish factory in Laasqoray, Somalia |
 The Old Port in Laasqoray, Somalia |
 The Old castle in Laasqoray, Somalia |
 One of the Hotels in Laasqoray, Somalia |
 view of Old Laasqoray, Somalia |
 The fish factory in Laasqoray, Somalia |
 Brand Laasqoray, a can of tuna fish made in Laasqoray |
