Management Desk | About Somaliland| Functions | Trade Regulations | Operations | Our World | Our Impact | Our Future
The Republic of Somaliland is located on the Eastern Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Republic of Djibouti to the West, Federal Republic of Ethiopia to the South, Gulf of Aden to the North and Somalia to the East. The territory’s geography is distinguished by three main topographical features locally known as the Guban, Oogo and Hawd . It is situated between 8 degrees and 12 degrees north of the equator.
Somaliland achieved its political independence from British Protectorate rule on the 26th of June, 1960. Later that same week, on July 1st, 1960, it joined the country formerly known as Italian Somalia to form the Republic of Somalia.
After the collapse of central government in 1991, Somaliland seceded from Somalia and declared its independence on May 18, 1991. Later on, Somaliland has experienced a remarkable process of state building in the midst of significant challenges such as the fact that it is not internationally recognized as a sovereign state.
Somaliland has managed to develop institutions, issue a new currency and establish a functioning system of democratic governance. In its short history it has been successful in enjoying relative peace and stability, a notable achievement considering the extent of lawlessness and civil conflict in the neighboring country of Somalia.
The Government of Somaliland recently embarked upon an ambitious development agenda including the development of a National Development Plan, aiming to foster an enabling environment conducive to employment generation and to facilitate investment towards its vibrant private sector.
Country: Republic of Somaliland
Official Language: Somali
Other Languages: Arabic & English
Government Structure: Presidential & Parliamentary System
Current President: Musa Bihi Abdi
Vice-President : Abdirahman Ismail Saylia
Speaker of Parliament: Baashe Mohamed Farah
Speaker of Elders: Suleiman Mohamed Adam
Area: 137,600 km2
Population: 3.5 million
Currency: Somaliland Shilling (SLsh)
Time Zone: EAT (UTC +3)
Calling Code: +252
Per Capital Income: US$500
