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Keren (formerly Cheren) is the second largest city in Eritrea, lying north west of Asmara. It is the capital of the (Senhit)Anseba province and home of the Bilen tribe. As of 2007, the population of this city has been estimated to be 120,000.The majority of the population are Muslim.

Keren is one of the major agricultural centers of Eritrea, particularly for fruits and vegetables. To the west the region is known for its banana plantations. In addition its dairy herds supply fresh milk, butter and the cheese factory produces provolone and other cheeses.

There is a town market, where silver items may be purchased, and a wood market, where camels gather on the dry river bed. On Mondays there is a livestock market in a walled compound on the hillside along the road leading south from town. Cattle, sheep and goats, camels and donkeys are bought and sold.

The city grew around an Eritrean Railway to Asmara, now dismantled (although there are plans to rebuild). It is an important commercial centre and was the scene of regular battles in both World War II and the Eritrean War of Independence. Keren was the site of a key battle between Italian and British troops in 1941
Attractions in the city include the Tigu nineteenth century Egyptian fort, the St Maryam Dearit chapel, lying in a baobab tree, the 1930s former railway station, the old mosque, Said Bakri Mausoleum, British Army and Italian Army cemeteries and local markets. The nearby sixth century Debre Sina monastery is known for its cave dwellings.
he town's outlying districts include: * Elabered * Hagaz * Halhal * Melbaso
hamelmalo, gangreen & so on.

The town also shares some of the Art Deco architecture.


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  • Rabat, Eritrea would not get its independence had it been for people like you who try to creat problem among tribes. Our brother and sister fought side by side repecting each other and we should not leave any space for enemies to let us fight each other.

  • das Liiied ist der hammer ((((( GEIL))))))

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  • proud to be from Keren!!!!

  • الله يا كرن والله وحشتينا ا

  • Thank u for posting @ Cutegual'' 

  • Nice one//keren is  Love

  • wow nice song it is very good song i love it is the best song

  • am from asmara but most of my friends are keren ebay :P and they love dis song so much dat dey made me love it .. so pls where can i listen the whole music ? who is the singer?

    i got to visit keren one day amlak n men ilwo 

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  • @Erimanique HAHAHHAHA

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