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Awdalland

أرض أودال
Flag of Awdalland
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Anthem: Soomaaliyeey toosoo
Location of Awdal in Somalia.
Location of Awdal in Somalia.
Capital Borama
9°55′N 43°10′E / 9.917°N 43.167°E / 9.917; 43.167
Official languages
Government
• President
Mahdi Isaaq
Autonomy 
• Proclaimed
2009
• Recognition
unrecognized
Area
• Total
6,122 km2 (2,364 sq mi)
Currency Somali shilling (SOS)
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)
• Summer (DST)
UTC+3 (not observed)
Calling code +252 (Somalia)
ISO 3166 code SO
Internet TLD .so (Somalia)
Rankings may not be available because of Awdalland's unrecognized de facto state.

Awdalland is a region in Somalia, a country in the Horn of Africa. It is considered an autonomous state within Somalia. This means it manages its own affairs, but it is still part of the larger country.


Discover Awdalland

Awdalland is a fascinating area with its own unique history and culture. It is located in the northwestern part of Somalia. The region covers an area of about 6,122 square kilometers.

Awdalland's Capital City

The main city and capital of Awdalland is Borama. This city is a central hub for the region. It is where many important activities happen.

Languages Spoken in Awdalland

The people of Awdalland speak two main languages. These are Somali and Arabic. Somali is the national language of Somalia. Arabic is also widely used, especially in religious and educational settings.

How Awdalland is Governed

Awdalland has its own leader, called a President. The current President is Mahdi Isaaq. Awdalland was proclaimed as a state in 2009. However, it is not officially recognized by other countries. This means that while it acts like a state, other nations do not formally accept it as an independent country.

Money and Time in Awdalland

The money used in Awdalland is the Somali shilling. This is the same currency used throughout Somalia. The time zone in Awdalland is East Africa Time (EAT). This is three hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+3).

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