Sanag is an administrative region (gobol) in north eastern Somaliland. Sanaag has a long coastline facing the Gulf of Aden to the north, and is bordered by the region of Sahil to the west, Sool to the south and Somalia to the east. The region is disputed by the self-declared Republic of Somaliland and Puntland, a Federal Member State of Somalia. Its capital city is Erigavo. Sanaag is the largest region of Somaliland, accounting for 35% of Somaliland's total land area.
Sool is an administrative region (gobol) in south eastern Somaliland/north western Somalia. It borders Togdheer to the west, Sanaag to the north, Ethiopia to the south and Nugal, Bari to the east. Its capital city is Las Anod. The region is disputed by the self-declared Republic of Somaliland and Puntland, a Federal Member State of Somalia. The region is partially controlled by both polities.
Togdheer is an administrative region (gobol) in central Somaliland. Togdheer is bordered by Maroodi Jeex to the west, Saaxil to the north, Sanaag to the northeast, Sool to the east and Ethiopia to the south. Its capital is Burao.
Las Anod is the administrative capital of the Sool region of Somaliland.
The regions of Somaliland is divided into six administrative regions, Awdal, Sahil, Maroodi-Jeeh, Togdheer, Sanaag and Sool. These are in turn subdivided into twenty-two districts. Regions of Somaliland are the primary geographical divisions through which Somaliland is administered. A distinction is made between districts of grades A, B, C and D, with the classification being based on population, area, economy and production.
Oog is a town in the Sool region of Somaliland, situated in the Aynaba district. It is located between Aynaba and Las Anod.
Taleh is a historical town in the eastern Sool region of Somaliland. As of September 2015, both Puntland and Somaliland had nominal influence or control in Taleh and it's vicinity. The town served as the capital of the pre-independence Dervish movement.
The Puntland–Somaliland dispute is a territorial dispute over the provinces of Sool, Sanaag and the Buuhoodle district of Togdheer region between the self-declared Republic of Somaliland and the Puntland state of Somalia.
Hadaftimo is an historic town in the eastern Sanaag region. It is home to several archaeological sites and ancient buildings. There is a Puntland military base.
Bo'ame is an ancient town in the eastern Sool region. It is the capital of Bo'ame district which includes the small towns of Karin-gorfood, Fardhidin, Dan-Gudban, Caleeli, Buura-wadal and Garaca Dacare and Biriqodayaga.
Las Anod District is a district in the eastern Sool region of Somaliland. It has its capital at Las Anod. Other settlements include Yagori, Adhi'adeye, Bo'ame, Tukaraq.
Taleh District is a district in the eastern Sool region of Somaliland. Its capital lies at Taleh, the former headquarters of the Somali Dervish State.
Hudun District is a historical district in the eastern Sool region of Somaliland. Its capital lies at Hudun. The border between Hudun District and Las Anod District goes through the town of buur anod, also called buur aanood, a town that lies in between the towns of dib shabeel to the north, and daryaha (daryaha) to the south. This was the site of the largest battle between Darawiish and colonial forces in 1904.
The Somaliland Police, officially the Somaliland Police Force is a body responsible for law enforcement in the Republic of Somaliland.
Gambadhe is a town in the Sool region of Somalia. A dry port has been constructed in the town. The town is located roughly 30km southeast of the city of Las Anod.
The administrative division of Somaliland are organized into three hierarchical levels. consists of 6 regions and 22 districts. Districts in turn contain villages. In addition, the capital Hargeisa has its own law that is different from the law that defines administrative divisions. The administrative-territorial division of the country is established by the Law of Somaliland No. 23/2002, which was finally approved in 2007.
The following is an index of Somaliland-related articles.
The Governor of Sool. Is the chief executive of the Sool, region of Somaliland and leads the region's executive branch.
Abdiqani Mohamoud Jidhe is a Somali politician, who is currently serving as the Governor of Gebiley region of Somaliland since November 2021. He was also the former Governor of Sool region of Somaliland assumed office in January 2019 until November 2021. Where he was assumed as the Governor of Gebiley region of Somaliland.where he is currently serving since 2021.
Fardhidin is a town in the Sool region of Somaliland. The town is 50 miles away from Las Anod, the provincial capital.
