Puntland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Puntland State of Somalia
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Motto: "Star of the North"
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| Capital | Garowe 8°24′N 48°29′E / 8.400°N 48.483°E |
| Largest city | Bosaso |
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| Demonym(s) | Somali |
| Government | Autonomous presidential democracy |
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• President
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Said Abdullahi Mohamed |
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• Vice-President
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Ahmed Elmi Karash |
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• House Speaker
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Abdihakim Mohamed Ahmed |
| Autonomous State
within Somalia
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• Established
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1 August 1998 |
| Area | |
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• Total
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212,510 km2 (82,050 sq mi) |
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• Water (%)
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21,711 |
| Population | |
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• 2016 estimate
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4,285,000 |
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• Density
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20.1/km2 (52.1/sq mi) (6758520) |
| GDP (PPP) | 2015 estimate |
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$5 Billion |
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• Per capita
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$1000 |
| Currency | Somali shilling (SOS) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
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• Summer (DST)
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UTC+3 (not observed) |
| Calling code | +252 (Somalia) |
| ISO 3166 code | SO |
| Internet TLD | .so |
Puntland, officially known as the Puntland State of Somalia, is a special region in northeastern Somalia. It's like a state within a country. Its main town is Garoowe in the Nugal province.
In 1998, leaders in Puntland said their territory was an autonomous state. This means it governs itself. However, other countries still see it as an autonomous region that is part of Somalia.
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Exploring Puntland's Location and Neighbors
Puntland is located in a very interesting part of Africa. To its west is Somaliland. The Gulf of Aden is to its north. The Guardafui Channel is in the northeast. The Somali Sea is to the southeast.
Important Geographical Spots
Puntland has some cool geographical features. One is Cape Guardafui, which is the very tip of the Horn of Africa. Another is Ras Hafun, the easternmost point on the entire African continent. The karkaar mountain range also starts here.
Northernmost City
The city of Bosaso is the northernmost major city in Somalia. It is located quite far north, above 11 degrees north latitude.
The Name "Puntland" and Ancient History
The name "Puntland" comes from the Land of Punt. This land is mentioned in very old writings from ancient Egypt. It was a place where Egyptians traded for valuable goods.
Where Was the Land of Punt?
The exact location of the Land of Punt is still a mystery. Many studies suggest it was in what is now Somalia. However, some researchers think it might have been somewhere else. It's like a historical puzzle!
Images for kids
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One of the forts of the Majeerteen Sultanate (Migiurtinia) in Hafun
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The territory of Dervish Sayid Mohamed Abdullahi Hassan (marked out in black ink delineation), according to Somali historian Muxamed Ibraahim Muxamed, included Ciid-Nugaal regions of Nugaal province, Las Anod District, Xudun District, Taleh District, Boocame District and Bookh District.
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Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed, one of the founders of Puntland
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A camel peering over the leafier portions of Puntland's Cal Madow mountain range
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A computer classroom in Puntland State University's Garowe campus
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Entrance to East Africa University's Bosaso campus
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A mosque in Bosaso
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Roadside view of a neighbourhood in Garowe
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The Bender Qassim International Airport in Bosaso in 2016, prior to renovations
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Logo of the Puntland Dervish Force
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Amal Bank branch in Galkayo, Puntland
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Oil blocks in Puntland
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Some satellite services in Puntland
See also
In Spanish: Puntlandia para niños
