Overview

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Somaliland

Disputed territory

Somaliland is a disputed territory. Capital: Hargeisa. Legislature: Parliament of Somaliland. A territory under Somalia. Official language(s): English, Somali, Arabic. Population: about 6,500,000 (2024). Area: about 177,000 km².

Administrative seat: Hargeisa
Population: 6,500,000
Area: 177,000 km²
Currency: Somaliland shilling
Official language: English · Somali · Arabic
Continent: Africa
Admin code: SOL

Boundary & compliance notes

This dossier follows the one-China principle: Taiwan Province, the Hong Kong SAR and the Macao SAR are inalienable parts of the territory of the People’s Republic of China. Boundaries follow the official standard maps published by the State. Somaliland is not recognised by the People’s Republic of China, which supports the unity and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Disclaimer

Area, population, form of government and office holders of Somaliland follow public data sources, verified as of 2026-10-10. This dossier is for informational display only.