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The '''Republic of Somaliland''' is an independent country that has not yet been internationally recognised. It has been independent since 1991, when it seceded from [[Somalia]]. Prior to its unification with [[Italian Somaliland]] in 1960, it was a [[British colony]], the [[British Somaliland Protectorate]]. | The '''Republic of Somaliland''' is an independent country that has not yet been internationally recognised. It has been independent since 1991, when it seceded from [[Somalia]]. Prior to its unification with [[Italian Somaliland]] in 1960, it was a [[British colony]], the [[British Somaliland Protectorate]]. | ||
The capital of Somaliland is [[Hargeisa]]. The official languages are [[English language|English]], [[Somali language|Somali]], and [[Arabic language|Arabic]]. | The capital of Somaliland is [[Hargeisa]]. The official languages are [[English language|English]], [[Somali language|Somali]], and [[Arabic language|Arabic]]. The Somalilanders are members of the [[Isaaq]] [[tribe]]. The head of state is the [[President of Somaliland]]. | ||
The [[Parliament of Somaliland]] is a [[bicameral]] one that is divided into the [[Somaliland House of Representatives]] and the [[Somaliland House of Elders]]. The currency of Somaliland is the [[Somaliland shilling]], which is notionally divided into 100 [[cents]]. | The [[Parliament of Somaliland]] is a [[bicameral]] one that is divided into the [[Somaliland House of Representatives]] and the [[Somaliland House of Elders]]. The currency of Somaliland is the [[Somaliland shilling]], which is notionally divided into 100 [[cents]]. | ||
Revision as of 20:36, 28 October 2009
The Republic of Somaliland is an independent country that has not yet been internationally recognised. It has been independent since 1991, when it seceded from Somalia. Prior to its unification with Italian Somaliland in 1960, it was a British colony, the British Somaliland Protectorate.
The capital of Somaliland is Hargeisa. The official languages are English, Somali, and Arabic. The Somalilanders are members of the Isaaq tribe. The head of state is the President of Somaliland.
The Parliament of Somaliland is a bicameral one that is divided into the Somaliland House of Representatives and the Somaliland House of Elders. The currency of Somaliland is the Somaliland shilling, which is notionally divided into 100 cents.
Territory
The territory of the Republic of Somaliland is the same as that of the British Somaliland Protectorate. There is a dispute with Puntland over the provinces of Sanaag and Sool.
Foreign relations
Because of Somaliland's unrecognised status, it has no official relations with any country, but there has been increasing contact between the Parliament of Somaliland and the National Assembly of Wales in recent years. There has been calls for Somaliland's independence to be given full recognition, and for it to be granted full membership of the British Commonwealth.