Horn of Africa (Ethiopia: 96.6 million, Somalia: 10.4 million, Eritrea: 6.4 million, and Djibouti: 0.81 million). Regional studies on the Horn of Africa are carried out, among others, in the fields of Ethiopian Studies as well as Somali Studies. This peninsula is known by various names. In ancient and medieval times, the Horn of Africa was referred to as the "Bilad al Barbar" ("Land of the Berbers"). It is also known as the "Somali peninsula", or in the Somali language, "Geeska Afrika", "Jasiiradda Soomaali" or "Gacandhulka Soomaali". In other languages that are local or adjacent to the Horn of Africa, it is known
Balad, Somalia market (currently not operating). Textiles are produced at the Somalitex plant in Balcad which supplies virtually the entire domestic market. Balcad Textile Factory was upgraded and funded by West Germany and Somalitex facilities were greatly expanded. It is considered among the best equipped textile plant in Africa. The investment in cotton showed fewer long-term results than the investment in bananas. The Administration of Balcad District of the Middle Shabelle region supported by the Somali Federal Government encourage the local and foreign investment in the region. Balad, Somalia Bal'ad District () is one of the districts of Middle Shabelle region of