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Berbera

American

[bur-ber-uh] / ˈbɜr bər ə /

noun

a seaport in Somalia, on the Gulf of Aden: former capital of British Somaliland.

Berbera British

/ ˈbɜːbərə /

noun

a port in N Somalia, (in the separatist area called Somaliland), on the Gulf of Aden. Pop: about 200 000 (2000 est)

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Berbera port on the Gulf of Aden has been transformed by the United Arab Emirates firm DP World over the past decade into a state-of-the-art facility on one of the world's busiest trade routes.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Somaliland says its recognition by Israel could be a boon for its Berbera port.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Dubai-based DP World’s $442 million investment in modernizing the Port of Berbera has positioned Somaliland as an emerging hub for regional trade and commerce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

The Red Sea port of Berbera, whether you see it as part of Somaliland or Somalia, has much to offer as an alternative.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2025

A Commission might also be sent down with advantage to examine the state of things in Harrar, opposite Aden, and see what iniquities are going on there, as also at Berbera and Zeylah.

From The Life of Gordon, Volume II by Boulger, Demetrius Charles

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