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Explore Jer in Ethiopia
Jer in the region of Amhara Region is a town in Ethiopia - some 76 mi or ( 122 km ) North-East of Addis Ababa , the country's capital city .
Current time in Jer is now 10:28 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Addis Ababa " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Djibouti, Zeles, Tent'arit, Sasit, and Met'k'oriya. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Djibouti . Where to go and what to see in Jer ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Basona Werana
Basona Werana ("Baso and Werana") is one of the woredas in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Located at the eastern edge of the Ethiopian highlands in the Semien Shewa Zone, Basona Werana is bordered on the south by Angolalla Tera, on the southwest by the Oromia Region, on the west by Siyadebrina Wayu, on the northwest by Moretna Jiru, on the north by Mojana Wadera, on the northeast by Termaber, and on the east by Ankober. The town and woreda of Debre Berhan is an enclave inside this woreda.
Located at 9.83 39.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Mofar River
Mofar River is a west-flowing river of central Ethiopia, and part of the watershed of the Abay. Part of its course is in a deep canyon.
Located at 10.02 39.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Semien Shewa Zone (Amhara)
Semien Shewa (or "North Shewa") is one of 10 Zones in the Ethiopian Amhara Region. Semien Shewa takes its name from the kingdom or former province of Shewa. The Zone is bordered on the south and the west by the Oromia Region, on the north by Debub Wollo, on the northeast by the Oromia Zone, and on the east by the Afar Region. The highest point in the Zone is Mount Abuye Meda (4012 meters); other prominent peaks include Mount Megezez.
Located at 10.00 39.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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