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Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliland | |
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| Motto لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God | |
| Anthem Samo ku waar | |
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| Capital | Hargeisa |
| Government | Presidential republic |
| President | |
| - From 2010 | Ahmed Mahamoud Silanyo |
| History | |
| - May 18, 1991 | Proclaimed |
| Area | 137,600 km² |
| Population | |
| - 2008 | 3,500,000 |
| Density | 25.4/km² |
| Currency | Somaliland shilling |
 Somali Democratic Republic
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The Republic of Somaliland is a sovereign state without international recognition in Eastern Africa. Internationally Somaliland is recognized as an autonomous region of the sovereign, but failed, state of Somalia.
Background
In May 1991, northern clans declared an independent Republic of Somaliland that now includes the administrative regions of Awdal, Woqooyi Galbeed, Togdheer, Sanaag, and Sool. Although not recognized by any government, this entity has maintained a stable existence and continues efforts to establish a constitutional democracy, including holding municipal, parliamentary, and presidential elections.[1]
President
- Ahmed Mahamoud Silanyo (₩) (July 27, 2010 - )
Nation
Somali Polities
British Somaliland- State of Somaliland
- Italian Somalia
- Italian East Africa
- Trust Territory of Somaliland
- Republic of Somalia
- Somali Democratic Republic
- Somali Republic (From 1991)
- Puntland
- Jubaland
Neighbouring Nations
References
- ↑ The CIA World Factbook: Introduction - Background