Awsi Rasu
Zone in Afar Region of Ethiopia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Awsi Rasu, also known as Administrative Zone 1, is a zone in the Afar Region of Ethiopia. This zone is bordered on the south by Gabi Rasu, on the southwest by Hari Rasu, on the west by the Amhara Region, on the northwest by Fantí Rasu, on the north by Kilbet Rasu, on the northeast by Eritrea, and on the east by Djibouti.
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Awsi Rasu | |
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Country | Ethiopia |
Region | Afar |
Capital | Asayita |
Area | |
• Total | 30,242.10 km2 (11,676.54 sq mi) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 498,873 [1] |
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The largest town in Awsi Rasu is Asayita. Rivers in this Zone include the Awash and its tributaries the Mille and Logiya Rivers. There are a chain of six interconnected lakes in this Zone, fed by the Awash: from north to south they are Gargori, Laitali, Gummare, Bario and Lake Abbe (or Abhe Bad).