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Dear Readers,
The slides convey information predominantly, but not exclusively about the Natural Resources of Oromia. Targeted readers are the youth in Diaspora, who might have alienated themselves from their roots and also the interested general public.
Extra visual items such as photos and usage of colors have been included to make the document palatable and attractive for the youth.
There is no doubt whatsoever that there might be errors in the presentations, Qubee spellings, interpretations, etc. A considerable amount of information might have been missed, predominantly due to lack of access to references.
I, therefore, urge all compatriots to edit, add, delete, supplement and improve whatever you deem is necessary to attain a perfection of this document which belongs to all of us.
For any constructive comments, I can be reached at:-
[email protected] Banjaw, Ph. D.USA
OROMIA
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 than500 meters to well over 4,500 meters abovesea level. The highlands have an average elevation of about2,500 meters above sea level. They occupy About 48% of the total land surface of Oromia.
Areas between 1,000 meters and 1,500 metersabove 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 Region Altitude1. Batu Bale 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 experiencedin the western highlands.
Rainfall decreases to the east and southeast. These regionsreceive scanty rainfall.
The most southern regions are considered as rangelands. Rangelands are arid to semi-arid regions, where the annualprecipitation can sustain grasses and thorny bushes only and doesnot favor extensive farming.
Therefore, the lowlands are occupied predominantly byPastoralists. They are also utilized for some kind of irrigationfarming.
Administrative Divisions of OromiaOromia is divided into the following 12 Administrative Zones: - 1. Western Wallaga 7. Jimma2. Eastern Wallaga 8. Arsii3. Illubabor 9. Eastern Harrage4. Eastern Shawa 10. Western Harrage 5. Western Shawa 11. Bale 6. Northern Shawa 12. Borana The whole region is again divided into a total of 180 Waradas orDistricts.
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
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 EastAfrica, 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 OromiaThe predominant economic sector of Oromia is based upon agriculture. This sector accounts for 51% of foodproduction of the Ethiopian empire.
Thus, Oromia is the single major source of food supplier of the empire. Oromia also produces 63% of Ethiopia’sagricultural export.
In addition, Oromia possess the largest livestock population of the Ethiopian empire.
This is substantiated by the following figures, which shows thelivestock resources of Oromia during the year 2005.
Oromia Livestock Species % of Ethiopian Livestock Population
1. Cattle 452. Sheep 403. Goats 334. Horses 665. Mule 466. Donkey 427. Camel 338. Poultry 399. Bee Hives 60
Agricultural Zones of OromiaOromia 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 SystemThis 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 English Name
1. Kottee Harree Potato yam2. Jirbii Cotton3. Karshuuf Artichoke4. Kefoo Basil5. Kotatee Cow Pea6. Qamadii Bread wheat 7. Buqee Pumpkin8. Loomii Lemon9. Kaaroota Carrot10. Kaachii Cassava11. Qobboo Castor tree12. Shumburaa Chick Pea13. Qarafaa Cinnamon14. Qurunfudii Clove tree15. Goodarree Coco yam16. Muuzii Banana17. Tamboo Tobacco plant18. Dimbilaalaa Coriander19. Geeshoo Oromo Hops
(Oromo Food Plants cont.)
Oromo Name English Name
20. Sunqoo Fenugreek21. Warqee/Qaachoo Enset22. Daangulee Field Pea23. Daagujjaa Finger Millet24. Talbaa Flax25. Gurraattii Black Cumin26. Qullubbii Garlic27. Jinjibla Ginger28. Bisingaa Sorghum29. Roqaa Indian date30. Hancootee Indian Night Shade31. Misira Lentil32. Qoosxaa Leaf Beet33. Salaaxaa Lettuce34. Timaatimii Tomato35. Boqqolloo Maize/Corn37. Nuugii Niger Plant38. Aajjaa Oat39. Ruuzii Rice
(Oromo Food Plants cont.)
Oromo Name English Name
40. Kookii Peach41. Garbuu Barley42. Mimixaa Pepper43. Anannaasii Pineapple44. Romaanii Pomegranate45. Shunkurtaa Onion46. Dinnicha Irish Potato47. Dinnicha Oromoo Oromo Potato48. Enaba Grape Vine49. Turungoo Pummel50. Shonkor Agadaa Sugar Cane51. Suufii Faranjii Sunflower52. Insilalaa Florence53. Mixaxis Sweet potato54. Habhab Water Melon55. Adogiro Kidney Bean56. Garaambe Mustard57. Sariitii Garden Asparagus
(Oromo Food Plants cont.)
Oromo Name English Name
58. Shaayii Tea plant59. Caatii Chat plant60. Xaafii Xaffii grass61. Baaqeelaa Broad Bean62. Raafuu Cabbage63. Diimilee Radish64. Bunna Coffee
(Oromo Food Plants cont.) 65. Qoccoo Oromo yams66. Talbaa Linseed67. Ochoo Loonii Ground Nut68. Suffii Safflower69. Ijja Goomanaa Rape Seed70. Salaaxaa Lettuce71. Kotee Dimaa Beet Root72. Abukaadoo Avocado73. Zayiituna Guava74. Maangoo Mangoes 75. Burtukaana Orange76. Paapaayaa Papaya77. Agadaa 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 OromiaOromia 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 foundin Oromia. The following table indicates the currently existing acreage of forestland in different zones.
Zone Area (ha)Wallaga 284,937Illubabor 675,000
Jimma 343,000Shawa 171,629
Arsi 167,725Borana 404,348
Bale 573,444Hararge 153,277
Other Forest Reservoirs of Oromia1. Gorro Bale State Forest Bale2. Arerro State Forest Borana3. Tiro Boter Beco State Forest Jimma4. Babia Folla Forest Jimma5. Sigmo Gaba State Forest Jimma6. Arba Gugu State Forest Arsi7. Dire Garbicha Shawa8. Xadacha Odu Shawa9. Cirri State Forest Wallaga10. Koomto State Forest Wallaga11. Tsige State Forest Wallaga12. Dambii Natural Forest Wallaga13. Lagga Ayya Natural Forest Wallaga14. Bareeda Natural Forest Wallaga15. Handaq Natural Forest Wallaga16. Maanaagaashaa National Forest Shawa17. Xadachaa National Forest Shawa18. Oddu National Forest Shawa
Bamboo Forest Resources of Oromia
Location Size (ha)1. Agaaroo 1,5002. Baale Mountains 56,8503. Shannan/Jibaat 4,3354. Gerra 37,2505. Borre/Hagaraa Salaam 2,4606. Jimma/Ayyana 9007. Munessa/Shashamanne 4,1838. Najjo 27,6109. Gimbii 29,12510. Guttin 6,04411. Dhidhessa valley 135,000
Wild Plants of Oromia – Fragrance Plants
1. Qoraasuma2. Ejersa3. Bahaa (Root of Qundhii)4. Kusaayee5. Urgeesaa6. Botoroo7. Qabarichoo8. Wallaggee
Edible Wild Plants of Oromia
1. Gorra2. Harbuu3. Agamsa4. Waddessaa5. Zaytuuna6. Hudhaa7. Baddessa8. Goossuu9. Dhuggii10. Alfullii11. Ijja Mexxii12. Ejersa (Wild Olive tree)
Medicinal Wild Plants of Oromia1. Ancabbii2. Qabarichoo3. Ataakilttii (White)4. Heexoo5. Qacamaa6. Dhoqonuu7. Haanquu8. Sootalloo9. Walensuu (kills parasitic animal insects)10. Bosoqee (smoke against typhus)11. Assangira (Athlete foot, fungus infection)12. Bakkannissaa (skin fungus infection)13. Handoodee14. Eebicha15. Hargisa
(Medicinal Plants cont.)
16. Laaftoo17. Harmaa Guussaa18. Artii19. Aballoo20. Ceekaa21. Coqorsa22. Adaamii23. Abayii
Water Resources of Oromia
Oromia has many rivers and lakes. The rivers flow westwards intothe Blue Nile, while others flow eastwards to Somalia and Djibouti.
Some of the rivers are used for irrigation purposes.
Name Irrigation Potential (ha)1. Abaya 280,9502. Rift Valley Lakes 32,0003. Awash 52,5004. Gibe 60,0005. Ganale 365,8006. Wabi Shaballe 12,0007. Baro 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 Power1. Rift Valley Lakes2. Ganaallle3. Wabe Sahaballe4. Baarro5. Gibe6. 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 ZoneAgamsa
Ashabeeqa
Badessa
Damasho
Dayyu
Ebamoo
Gadmssa
Gorraa
Hamballa
Hombaa
Kurkurraa
Maaqalla
Maanduuba
Nageessoo
Roobbee
Tarree
Wadacha
Washabaa
Xoxolammoo
Anjelo
Ashirroo
Boherra
Darabbaa
Dinqiit
Elgo
Ganalle
Gudarsso
Harkisso Fiiq
Hullull
Laallissoo
Malkaa
Mannaa
Qallattaa
Rapaassaa
Togonna
Walkessa
Wayib
Yaadoot
Arba
Ashooqaa
Cillallo
Darree
Dosha
Erba
Gestroo
Gumallo
Harrargee
Iyya
Loogattaa
Malkaa Qarraa
Marriibo
Qaqqa
Shaballee
Totalammoo
Waalmall
Wucummaa
Arba Diimaa
Awaash
Coca Inzira
Daarroo
Doya
Furuna
Gollolcha
Gurachoo
Hawaas
Karassaa
Maganaammoo
Maagnaa
Maxanna
Qulumssaa
Shaayyaa
Ukummaa
Waajjii
Xaajjii
Arba Guraacha
Azoollee
Corinnaa
Dagnam Yellew
Dumal
Golabdaa Dheraa
Gondee
Guushaa
Hodaam
Katar
Makaannisa
Manca Qarii
Miinnee
Quqqee
Shawee
Waabbe
Warressoo
Xebell
Rivers in Baallee ZoneAraaba
Ashiiro
Badeessa
Booherraa
Cooca
Inzirra
CorrinnaDarre
Dayyu
Dinqiit
Doyya
Dumal
Eebammoo
Elgoo
Furrunna
Gannalle
Gollolcha
Gadarssaa
Hamballaa
Harkissoo Fiiq
Hoodam
Hawaas
Iyyaa
Karassaa
Kurkurraa
Lalissoo
Loogattaa
Maganammoo
Makaniissaa
Malkaa Qarrii
Manaa
Mancaa Caarraa
Manduuba
Maariibo
Maqallaa
Nagessoo
Quqqee
Shaballee
Shaayya
Tarree
Togonna
Ukummaa
Waabe
Walmall
Wayib
Wuchumma
Yadot
Xebell
Rivers In Wallaga ZoneAbajaar
Abayyii
Abunnee
Abbonnoo
Agamssa
Alaltuu
Arjo
Asandaabbo
Assettii
Badessaa
Baggee
Barreddaa
Basaqa
Birbirr
Birbirssa
Boyii
Boyyee
Cannoo
Cinna
Coggo
Coqorssaa
Daabus
Daade Waatta
Daamunno
Danaba
Dhangagoo
Dhidhessa
Didigaa
Diimtu
Diilla Gogolla
Ejersa
Fincaa’aa
Gabar
Gabattee
Garcii
Gemboo
Gibe
Gimbbii
Gindoo
Gogolaas
Gorrocaan
Gumbbii
Hadiyyaa
Hambalttaa
Handooddee
Hangar
Harree
Horro
Imbaabboo
Idris
Iyyaa
Jaalallee
Jaarte
Jaarmatta
Jaattoo
Jaawaro
Jajabba
Jimma
Konnoo
Lakkuu
Looko
Luugoo
Madaallee
Mugar
Nadhii
Oddaa
Qarraruu
Qarssaa
Qexxo
Qobboo
Qorkee
Qunnii
Qurciis
Shaarraa
Siffaa
Such
Suppee
Taattoo
Uke
Urgeessaa
Waajjaa
Waddessa
Waangallee
Waammaa
Walmal
Warraa
Waraabessa
Waraabu
Ximaqqoo
RIVERS IN ILLU – ABAA- BOORAAgallo IlikeeBaaqii KomiiBaaroo Koyamii
Birbir MooraDaabana QabaaDhidheesa QonoorEjeree
QoxooxoGabaa SaakiiGanjii
SilsaacheGumaro SoorGuraacha Ukaa
YubiiYaatuYaatuu LeeqaaWaangus
Rivers in Shawaa Zone Abaya
Aqaaqii
Awadee Gudoo
Awadee Jittuu
Awaash
Balballa
Bulbullaa
Dadabaa Xinnoo
Dadabaa Gudoo
Dachaatuu
Duukam
Gadamssoo
Garmmaammaa
Gibe
Gudar
Hora Gogessaa
Hora Qalloo
Hulluqaa
Laaftuu
Malkaa Odaa
Maqii
Millee
Mojjoo
Mugar
Qabana
Qasaam
Wadacha
Xeeboo
Rivers In Jimma Zone
Abonnoo
Alalttuu
Annissoo
Anjaa
Atargadaa
Awettuu
Bayam
Birbirr
Birbirssaa
Bodachaa
Bulbull
Bussaaa
Dambii
Dhidhessaa
Dohaa
Gabba
Gidache
Gilgell Gibbee
Guluffaa
Malakata
Mettii
Nadhaa Gudaa
Nadhii
Nasrroo
Offallee
Onjaa
Qarssaa
Qawwaa
Salaaqoo
Seeqaa
Soor
Sogido
Unat
Waanjaa
Waarroo
Yabbuu
Rivers in Borannaa Zone
Ganaallee Doriiyyaa
Awaattaa
Gildabboo
Daawwaa
Rivers in Harrargee ZoneAgamsa
Amarressaa
Barraallee
Baabillee
Bombaas
Burqaa
Daawe
Daakataa
Danaba
Duugoo
Ejerttii
Errer
Errer Xiqoo
Feefraa
Garfa
Gallan Sadii
Gaylee
Gideyyaa
Gorroo Obollee
Hakiim Garraa
Harriroo
Jajjaa
Jarjarttuu
Langee
Raamiis
Usmaan Ejersa
Wattar
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 ShawaaDambal/Baatu Arsii Kuruftuu Bushoftuu
AwaassaaShawaa &SNN Gallilla Shawaa Langaano
oShawaa
Baaboo -gaayaa Bushoftuu
Galana Abaya Borana Magariisa Bushoftuu
Bassaqa BushoftuuHarroo Adalle Harrarge Qoqqaa Shawaa
Bushoftuu BushoftuuHarroo Mayyaa Harrage Shaallaa Shawaa
Calalaqii JimmaHoraaArsaddee Bushoftuu Soodaree Shawaa
Calaqlaqaa
Shawa Kiilollee Bushoftuu Taltallee Borana
Lake Name Location
Turkaannaa 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
DhangaagooJimma 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. Wildlife tourism2. Sport hunting3. Natural beauty4. Wildlife ranching for food and harvesting of skins
Awaash National Park It is estimated that there are around 450 species of birds found inthe Awash national Park. Some species are named below.
Wattle CraneOstrichLong Eared OwlsWater FowlsRuddy Shelled DuckAngur BuzzardCaracalCheetahBaboon
LeopardHippoZebraShore BirdsGreen MonkeyColobus MonkeyAardvakOryxKudu
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 containsKlipspringer
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 SanctuaryThis sanctuary contains predominantly elephants.
Sanqallee Sanctuary
The main species found in this sanctuary are Hartebeests.
Yaabaldhoo SanctuaryIn this sanctuary, there are: - 1. Gazelle2. Lesser Kudu3. Lions
Boorana SanctuaryThe Boorana Sanctuary contains:-1. Caracal2. Giraffe3. Waterbuck4. Zebra
Other Wildlife Sanctuaries are1. Daabus Valley2. Erer Gootaa
OROMIA the Beautiful
Mineral Resources of OromiaOromia 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 Where Found1. Gold Laga Dambi, Adola, Dalati, Tullu Dimtu, Yubdo, Najjo, Birbirr 2. Platinum Dalati, Tullu Dimtu, Yubdo, Bale, 3. Graphite Arsi, Bale, Borana, 4. Nickel Arsi, Borana, Bale, 5, Beryllium Arsi, Bale, 6. Marble Arsi, Bale, Harrarge, Wallaga7. Kaolinite Borana, Harrarge8. Chromium Borana, 9. Molybdenum Borana, 10. Salt Borana, Jimma11. Olivine (Mg2So4) Borana12. Garnet Borana, Harrarge,13. Ignimbrite Borana14. Basalt Borana
(Minerals continued) Name Where Found15. Muscovite Borana16. Tantalum Borana 17. Coal Jimma, Wallaga, 18. Iron Ore Jimma, Najo19. Oil Shale Jimma20. Manganese Jimma21. Clay soil Jimma (Mugar)22. Marble Wallaga, Bale, 23. Palladium Yubdo24. Rhodium Yubdo23. Cement Mugar24. Lime stone Mugar25. Diatomite26. Soda Ash Shawa (Rift Valley)27. Sand28. Stone29. Quartz Harrage30. Mica Wallaga, Harrage31. Cobalt Borana, 32. Feldspar Harrarge33. Copper Harrarge34. Uranium Harrarge35. Lead Harrarge36. Amazonite Harrarge37. Natural gas
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 MountainsGaarraa Xiniirroo
Harroo Garbiichoo
Hiigattee
Jaldeessaa
Loccuu Folliittii
Malkaa Gudibbaa
Suttaa Dibbaa
OROMIA the Beautiful
Arsi MountainsAbbaa 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 MountainsAmbaambaar 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
Jimma MountainsDarrar Daasuu
BareettooHaqoo Albittii Qumbbii
Alli Shaameshaa
Atoo Kallallaa
Bebellaa
Daamuu Sigaa
Dora Gabinna
Follaa
Gabarraa
Geeshee
Haqqoo Albitii
Harroo
Harroo Gabbis
Mangudoo
Weshii
Timbaasummee
Alli Darraar
Darrrara Kormmaa
Gudajjee Waalla
Dassuu Boretto Gorraa Waaqa
OROMIA the Beautiful
Shawa Mountains
Abbarroo Bushu Gaarraa Duro
Alutoo Daandii Gujjii
Bilbilloo ErrerInxoxxoo
Bora Maariyam Fantallee Manaagashaa
Olom
Booset Guddoo Gaarraa Bokaan Zuqaallaa
OROMIA the Gorgeous
Walagaa Mountains
Adarree Botoro Kofo Guchiis Kormee Saaleen
Atballaa Bukkee Gudina Koyee Sirree
Balballaa Caalchis Habbiib Looko Soqssso
Barammaa Carraannaa Imaantu Marraa Tuqaa
Bijjit Daaban Jaldesaa Moodho Wallal
Biyyoo Daalattii Jubaal Gimmii
Muxe Wando
Borgee Diimmoo
Garochaan
Kabbaa Qaammii Waraabessa
Boti Dhuguma
Godomo Komtto Qoncii Kormee
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
FinfinneeOROMIA
City Name Population City Name Population
Dheeraa
Dodollaa
20,000
25,260Gincii
18,800
Fiche 26,540 Gindhiir 17,700
Finfinnee 3,000,000 Giyoon 41,200
Garraa Gurraacha
17,740 Gobaa 35,400
Galamssoo 17,160 Gorree 9,800
Geedoo 7,900 Gudar 13,200
Gimbii 34,300 Hagara Mariyaam
24,300
Diree Daawaa
OROMIA
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
Jimma 136,500 Megaa 7,000
KamiisseeKibira 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
Sandaaffaa 7,700 Wall Qixee 34,000
Shaakissoo 39,000 Wanjjii 18,000
Adaamaa
City Name Population
Yaa Baldho 20,000
Zuwaay 57,000
