Sool, Somalia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sool
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Location of Sool Somaliland
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| Country |  Somaliland |
| Capital | Las Anod |
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| • Type | garaadship |
| Population
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| • Total | 327,428 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| HDI (2017) | 0.327 low · 8th |
Sool (Somali: Sool, Arabic: سول) is an important administrative region located in the eastern part of Somaliland. This region is mostly home to the reer darawiish people. Sool is found between the Nugal region to its east and the Togdheer region to its west.
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About Sool Region
Sool is one of the regions that make up Somaliland. A region is like a large area of land with its own local government. It helps manage the land and the people living there.
Where is Sool Located?
Sool is in the eastern part of Somaliland. It shares borders with other regions. To the east, you'll find the Nugal region. To the west, it borders the Togdheer region. This location makes Sool a key area in the country.
Who Lives in Sool?
The main group of people living in Sool are the Dhulbahante. They are a large community with a rich history and culture. Many people in Sool belong to this group.
Capital City of Sool
The capital city of Sool is Las Anod. A capital city is the main city of a region. It is usually where the government offices are located. Las Anod is an important center for the people of Sool.
How Sool is Governed
Sool is governed by a traditional system called a garaadship. In this system, leaders known as garaads help make decisions. They are important figures in the community. This traditional way of governing helps keep order in the region.
Facts and Figures
Sool is home to many people and covers a large area.
Population of Sool
As of 2014, the population of Sool was about 327,428 people. This number shows how many residents live in the region. The population density tells us how many people live in each square kilometer.
Time Zone
Sool uses the EAT zone. This means it is three hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+3). Knowing the time zone helps people know what time it is in Sool.
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British Somaliland district boundaries from 1944.
