About Somaliland
Location:
The Republic of Somaliland is located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Djibouti to the northwest, Ethiopia to the south and west, and Somalia to the east. It has a strategic 850-kilometer coastline along the Gulf of Aden, making it a vital gateway for maritime trade and regional connectivity.
People:
Somaliland is home to approximately 5.7 million people who share a common Somali ethnic heritage, language, and Islamic faith. The population is known for its resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, and strong sense of national identity rooted in a tradition of peace-building and local governance.
Government:
Somaliland is a democratic, stable, and self-governing republic with its own constitution, elected president, multi-party parliament, and independent judiciary. It operates a hybrid system that blends modern democratic institutions with traditional conflict resolution practices.
History:
Somaliland was a former British protectorate and gained independence on June 26, 1960. It voluntarily united with the former Italian Somaliland to form the Somali Republic but reasserted its sovereignty on May 18, 1991, following the collapse of Somalia’s central government. Since then, Somaliland has maintained peace, conducted regular elections, and built its own state institutions — despite lacking international recognition.