The city of Luuq or Lugh in Gedo region is one of the oldest cities in Somalia. Gedo ( Geedo) is an administrative region ( gobolka) formerly part of the historic Upper Juba Region, Somalia. Somalia ( Soomaaliya; الصومال) officially the Somali Republic ( Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliya, جمهورية الصومال) and formerly known Luuq is looped by the Juba River where the river initially streamed down from north to southeasterly direction in horseshoe shape. Luuq is also known as Luuq Ganaane.
The name Luuq in Af Soomaali means "alley" for the georaphical setting of the city. The river has great influence on the city and its surrounding areas. At the enterance of the city gate you find yourself not being away more than 100 meters from the river banks on both the eastern and western sides of the city. About 4km passed the city center and main Luuq Market, the river encloses the city again completely. Only the extreme southern side of the city has open land free from the river enclosures.
Historically, Luuq is one of the oldest settlements in Somalia as far as permanent settlements go. For decades, Luuq was the center of political action in Gedo region. Luuq is the seat of the Luuq District, one of Gedo regions seven districts.
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