Qandala

Qandala is a port on the Gulf of Aden, backed by the rugged hills of northeastern Somalia. The mountains are home to frankincense trees, whose fragrant resin has long been a prized product of the Somali coast. Harvesters collect the hardened tears from cuts in the bark, and merchants carry them to the shore for exchange. Qandala's harbour connects these dry uplands with markets across the sea.