🇸🇱 Republic of Somaliland

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Welcome to Somaliland

The Republic of Somaliland is a self-declared sovereign state in the Horn of Africa. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia on May 18, 1991, after the collapse of the Siad Barre regime. With a population of over 5 million people, Somaliland has maintained peace, democracy, and stability for over 33 years.

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Key Facts

Capital: Hargeisa
Population: ~5 million
Independence: May 18, 1991
Government: Presidential Republic
President: Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro)
Currency: Somaliland Shilling (SLSH)
Regions: 6 administrative regions