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== History == | == History == | ||
The northern region of Somalia was formerly a British protectorate while the rest was an [[Kingdom of Italy (1861–1946)|Italian]] [[Colonialism|colony]]. Somaliland seceded from Somalia in 1991 after its federal government collapsed in a civil war.<ref name=":0" /> | The northern region of Somalia was formerly a British protectorate while the rest was an [[Kingdom of Italy (1861–1946)|Italian]] [[Colonialism|colony]]. Somaliland seceded from Somalia in 1991 after its federal government collapsed in a civil war.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
=== State of Somaliland === | |||
=== Somaliland War of Independence === | |||
=== Foreign Relations & Affairs === | |||
=== Khatumo === | |||
=== Government === | |||
=== Military === | |||
=== Geography === | |||
=== Demographics === | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
[[Category:Separatist states]] | [[Category:Separatist states]] | ||
[[Category:Neocolonial outposts]] | [[Category:Neocolonial outposts]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:37, 7 June 2023
| Republic of Somaliland Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliland | |
|---|---|
 Flag
 Coat of arms
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 Claimed but uncontrolled territory in light green | |
| Capital and largest city | Hargeisa |
| Official languages | Somali |
| Government | Unitary presidential republic |
| Area | |
• Total | 177,000 km² |
| Population | |
• 2021 estimate | 5,741,086 |
Somaliland, officially the Republic of Somaliland, is a USA and UK-backed separatist state in East Africa. It is currently experiencing protests seeking reunification with Somalia, and protestors have already taken control of the city of Taleex.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
The northern region of Somalia was formerly a British protectorate while the rest was an Italian colony. Somaliland seceded from Somalia in 1991 after its federal government collapsed in a civil war.[1]
State of Somaliland[edit | edit source]
Somaliland War of Independence[edit | edit source]
Foreign Relations & Affairs[edit | edit source]
Khatumo[edit | edit source]
Government[edit | edit source]
Military[edit | edit source]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pavan Kulkarni (2023-01-17). "Protests in breakaway Somaliland call for reunification with Somalia" Peoples Dispatch. Archived from the original on 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2023-01-29.