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Southwest Shewa Zone
Zone in Oromia Region of Ethiopia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Southwest Shewa (Oromo: Shawaa Kibba-Dhihaa/Lixaa) is one of the zones of the Oromia Region in Ethiopia. This zone takes its name from the kingdom or former province of Shewa. Between 2002 and 2005, a number of districts were separated from West Shewa Zone to create Southwest Shewa Zone. Towns in it include Waliso (the capital) and Tulu Bolo.
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