| − | '''Somaliland''' is a region of [[Somalia]] corresponding with the former [[British]] colony of British Somaliland; in 1991 it declared its independence from the rest of the [[failed state]] of Somalia as the Republic of Somaliland, although this independence has not been recognised by any other nation. It borders [[Djibouti]], [[Ethiopia]] and the rest of [[Somalia]], and has a coatline on the Gulf of Aden. The Republic of Somaliland has an area of 68,000 square miles (137,600 sq km) and a population of 3.5 millions. The capital of Somaliland is [[Hargeisa]]; other major centres include Berbera. The country has a stable democratic government. | + | '''Somaliland''' is a region of [[Somalia]] corresponding with the former [[British]] colony of British Somaliland; in 1991 it declared its independence from the rest of the [[failed state]] of Somalia as the Republic of Somaliland, although this independence has not been recognised by any other nation. It borders [[Djibouti]], [[Ethiopia]] and the rest of [[Somalia]], and has a coastline on the Gulf of Aden. The Republic of Somaliland has an area of 68,000 square miles (137,600 sq km) and a population of 3.5 millions. The capital of Somaliland is [[Hargeisa]]; other major centres include Berbera. The country has a stable democratic government. |