LOWER COURSE OF THE WEBI,Somali,East Galla Lands,Africa

The Shabele River (with numerous spelling variations, including Shabelle and Shabell, sometimes with Wabe or Webi prepended, Shabeelle in Somalia) begins in the highlands of Ethiopia, and then flows southeast into Somalia towards Mogadishu. Near Mogadishu it turns sharply southwest, where it follows the coast. Below Mogadishu the river becomes seasonal. Most years the river dries up near the mouth of the Jubba River, while in seasons of heavy rainfall the river actually reaches the Jubba and thus the Indian Ocean. Its name comes from the Somali language, "Wabi Shabele" meaning "Leopard River." The Shabele River is 1130 kilometers long, extending for 1000 kilometers inside Ethiopia and 130 inside Somalia. In the past, the area of Shebelle River was very affected by tsetse, but it seems now to be eradicated at least in some parts of the Shabele Valley. The source of the Shabele River is venerated by both the Arusi tribe of the Oromo and the Sidamo people. It is surrounded by a sacred enclosure wooded with juniper trees

1890s Wood Engraving Antique Map

Approximate Overall Size: 7 X 10 1/2 inches

CONDITION: Book Plate INTEXT MAP - Excellent Condition. Beautiful with excellent detail. There is Text on Front and Back Side.