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| − | '''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 recognized by any other nation<ref>https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/somaliland-horn-africas-breakaway-state</ref>. 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 km<sup>2</sup>) and a population of 3.5 million. The capital of Somaliland is [[Hargeisa]]; other major centers include Berbera. | + | '''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 recognized by any other nation'''<ref>https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/somaliland-horn-africas-breakaway-state</ref>. 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 km<sup>2</sup>) and a population of 3.5 million. The capital of Somaliland is [[Hargeisa]]; other major centers include Berbera. |
Somaliland has a stable democratic government and has successfully combatted pirates and terrorist groups.<ref>Rubin, Michael (March 21, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-world-can-learn-from-how-somaliland-overcame-militias The world can learn from how Somaliland overcame militias]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.</ref> | Somaliland has a stable democratic government and has successfully combatted pirates and terrorist groups.<ref>Rubin, Michael (March 21, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-world-can-learn-from-how-somaliland-overcame-militias The world can learn from how Somaliland overcame militias]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 16:31, November 18, 2025
| Republic of Somaliland
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| Capital | Hargeisa |
| Government | Republic
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| President | Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi |
| Chancellor | Yasin Haji Mohamoud Speaker |
| Currency | Somaliland shilling |
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 recognized by any other nation[1]. 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 km2) and a population of 3.5 million. The capital of Somaliland is Hargeisa; other major centers include Berbera.
Somaliland has a stable democratic government and has successfully combatted pirates and terrorist groups.[2]
Religion
Somaliland is over 95 percent Islamic. Christianity is a small minority religion, with the most notable denominations being Roman Catholic and someProtestant groups that operate out of house churches. Christian refugees from Somalia have been increasing the Christian population[3].
References
- ↑ https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/somaliland-horn-africas-breakaway-state
- ↑ Rubin, Michael (March 21, 2019). The world can learn from how Somaliland overcame militias. Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ↑ https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Christianity_in_Somaliland