SOMALILAND

Somaliland is a self-declared independent country located in the Horn of Africa. Although it is not recognized by the United Nations or any other country, it operates as an autonomous region within Somalia. The capital city of Somaliland is Hargeisa, and the nation has a population of around 4 million people. Somaliland has a diverse economy with livestock, agriculture, and fishing being the main sources of income for its people. The region is also rich in minerals, oil, and gas, but these resources remain largely untapped due to its unresolved political status. Somaliland is home to one of the greatest treasures of the Horn of Africa: the 10,000-year-old Laas Geel cave paintings. Despite facing challenges in terms of development and recognition, Somaliland has made progress in establishing institutions, building a functioning economy, and maintaining a relatively stable political environment.