Sanaag (Gobolka Sanaag)
The region is partially controlled by Puntland and Somaliland. Puntland disputes the Harti inhabited parts of region as being part of Somaliland while the later claims the entire region based on the British Somaliland boundaries.
The Sanaag region is disputed between Somaliland and Puntland. Somaliland effectively controls the western and central parts of Sanaag. Puntland has effective control over Badhan and other areas in the east. Somaliland has declared its claim to all of Sanaag, but some areas (that it struggles to control) do not actually participate in Somaliland's elections.
Map - Sanaag (Gobolka Sanaag)
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Country - Somalia
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In antiquity, Somalia was an important commercial center. It is among the most probable locations of the ancient Land of Punt. During the Middle Ages, several powerful Somali empires dominated the regional trade, including the Ajuran Sultanate, the Adal Sultanate, and the Sultanate of the Geledi.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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SOS | Somali shilling | Sh | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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AR | Arabic language |
EN | English language |
IT | Italian language |
SO | Somali language |