Golluj (
Tigre/
Tigrinya: ጎልጅ; ) is a town in
Eritrea
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. Located in the south-western
Gash-Barka region
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, it is the capital of the
Golluj district
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. Golluj has more arable land per-capita than any other place in Eritrea; therefore, most often it is referred to as the bread basket of Eritrea within the Gash-Barka region. It is very ethnically diverse with vibrant cultures living together in harmony. In addition, the Golluj sub-division consists of many small towns, such as Omahajer, Gergef, Tebeldiya and Gerset.
References
Statoids.com retrieved December 8, 2010
Populated places in Eritrea
Gash-Barka region
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