After discussion, the Kingdom of East Africa's upper ranks decided to follow Europe's example and establish provinces within the Kingdom of East Africa. The former grand regions would no longer be mentioned.
The kingdom's administrative divisions were to be drawn according to factors such as terrain, economy, environment, and national defense needs. In the end, they produced a rough map.
"Somalia's Northern Province should have its borders drawn along the course of the rivers," an official proposed.
"Hmm! That won't do. This province would be better off crossing the river."
As he spoke, Felix used a pen to draw a line between the Juba River and the Shebelle River.
"That way, the entire Shebelle River basin—those oases along its banks—can provide military grain for the north, without needing to be supplied from the south. The productivity of the land north of the Shebelle River alone definitely won't be enough."
"Hmm, that makes sense. Next," King Constantin said.
"Should the provincial capital be Mogadishu?"
"Mogadishu is on the coast. Its geographical position is very dangerous, and it is too far from the interior. It definitely cannot serve as the provincial capital. Beledweyne on the south bank of the Shebelle River would be a good choice instead."
"I have no objection to Beledweyne serving as the provincial capital, but a military town should be established separately to the northwest to deal with potential threats at the northwest corner. Both Mogadishu and Beledweyne are too far from there."
"Then let's choose Diredawa Village! This location lies right at the northern foot of the mountains and is also a strategic military point."
"Agreed."
"How should we choose the provincial capital for the Juba River basin?"
"Like Northern Province, it should have one port and one inland city as provincial capitals. Although Kismayo is somewhat