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Key Facts about Somaliland

Dec. 28, 2025

Recently, Israel formally recognised the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state.

About Somaliland:

  • Location: It is located in the Horn of Africa.
  • Bordered by: It borders Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, and the Puntland region, with a strategic coastline along the Gulf of Aden.
  • Capital City: Hargeisa
  • Governance: It functions as a de facto independent state with its own constitution, elected government, judiciary, security forces, currency, and national symbols.
    • Governance combines modern democratic institutions with traditional clan-based mechanisms, ensuring stability and conflict resolution.
    • It has a bicameral legislature, including the House of Elders (Guurti), and conducts regular elections contributing to institutional legitimacy.
  • Port: Berbera Port is being developed as a regional trade and logistics corridor, particularly serving landlocked Ethiopia.
  • Economy: The economy is largely livestock-based, with exports to Gulf countries forming a major revenue source.

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