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North Wollo Zone information


North Wollo
ሰሜን ወሎ
Zone
Church of Saint George of Lalibela also found in this zone
Church of Saint George of Lalibela also found in this zone
Flag of North Wollo
CountryEthiopia
RegionAmhara Region
Largest cityWoldiya
Area
[1]
 • Total12,172.50 km2 (4,699.83 sq mi)
Population
 (2007)
 • Total1,500,303
 • Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
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North Wollo (Amharic: ሰሜን ወሎ) also called Semien Wollo, is a zone in Amhara Region of Ethiopia. It is bordered on the south by South Wollo, on the west by South Gondar, on the north by Wag Hemra, on the northeast by Tigray Region, and on the east by Afar Region; part of its southern border is defined by the Mille River. Its highest point is Mount Abuna Yosef. Its towns include Lasta Lalibela (known for its rock-cut churches) and Weldiya (also spelled Woldia). North Wollo acquired its name from the former province of Wollo.

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