Outline of Puntland
Puntland (Somali: Puntland, Arabic: أرض البنط), officially the Puntland State (Somali: Maamul-Goboleedka Puntland), is a State in Somalia. Puntland announced on 31 March 2024 that it would withdraw its recognition of the federal government and "exercise the powers of an independent state" due to a constitutional dispute, while reaffirming its commitment to remaining part of Somalia. Garowe serves as the administrative capital of Puntland, an autonomous region within Somalia.[1][2][3][4]
Citing a constitutional crisis in Somalia, Puntland announced it had withdrawn recognition of the federal government and would govern itself independently until constitutional amendments are approved by referendum. The region, a Federal Member State of Somalia, is located at the tip of the Horn of Africa.[5]
A third of Somalia's population lives in the state,[6] which contains about a third of the nation's geographical area.[7]
The name "Puntland" is derived from the Land of Punt mentioned by ancient Egyptian sources. However, the exact location of the fabled territory is still a mystery. Many studies suggest that the Land of Punt was located in Somalia,[8][9] whereas others propose that it was situated elsewhere.[10]
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Puntland. Part of Puntland is ex-Majertenia Sultanate, According to the Constitution of Puntland, Puntland consists of 9 regions:
General reference
- Common English regional name: Puntland
- Common endonym(s): Puntlaand
- Official endonym(s): أرض البنط
- ISO country codes: See the Outline of Somalia
- ISO region codes: See the Outline of Somalia
- Internet country code top-level domain: .so
Geography of Puntland
- Location — Puntland is located in the northern east of Somalia between the points of 48E and 52°48E / 13°48N and 7°48N.
- Puntland has 1525 km (825 nm) of coastline from Cape Galwein at 48°E, 13°10N in the west of Bosaso to the Cape Guardfui in the East of Bosaso at 52°48E, 14°00N between Abd Alkuri Island of Puntland and Samhah Island of Socatra, to the border sea with the South Somalia at 49°38 E, 7°24N to 50°48 E, 6°35N.
- The Puntland territorial water is (100 nm) according to the sea law on 2006, and situated within the following regions:
- Population of Puntland: 5,000,000[11]
- Area of Puntland: (124,320 km2), (48,000 mi2),
- Atlas of Somalia
Environment of Puntland
Natural geographic features of Puntland
- Glaciers of Puntland: None[12]
Regions of Puntland
Administrative divisions of Puntland
Administrative regions of Puntland
Districts of Puntland
Districts, by administrative of Puntland region:
- Districts of Ra'as Aseir
- Districts of Bari
- Districts of Karkaar
- District of Haylaan
- Districts of Nugaal
- Districts of Mudug
Cities in Puntland
- Aluula
- Badhan
- Bali busle
- Balidhidhin
- Bargal
- Bayla
- Bosaso
- Buran
- Dangorayo
- Dhahar
- Hadhwanaag
- Falaydhyale
- Eyl
- Garowe
- Jalam
- Galgala
- Galkayo
- Garacad
- Goldogob
- Hafun
- Harfo
- Hadaftimo
- Lasqoray
- xingalol
- Xidda
- Iskushuban
- Qandala
- Qardho
- Taleex
- Waiye
- Yalho
- Kilmia
Islands
Government and politics of Puntland
- Form of government: national autonomous presidential republic
- Capital of Puntland: Garowe
Branches of the government of Puntland
Executive branch of the government of Puntland
Legislative branch of the government of Puntland
Judicial branch of the government of Puntland
Court system of Puntland
Foreign relations of Puntland
International organization membership
- None (regional administration)
Law and order in Puntland
- Human rights in Puntland
Law enforcement in Puntland
- Puntland Dervish Force
- Puntland Intelligence Security Agency
- Puntland Maritime Police Force
- Puntland Police Force
- Puntland Security Force
History of Puntland
Culture of Puntland
- National symbols of Puntland
- Religion in Puntland
- Demonyms of Puntland
- Puntish, Puntian, Puntite, Puntlander
Economy and infrastructure of Puntland
- Communications in Puntland
- Media in Puntland
- Companies of Puntland
- Energy in Puntland
- Transport in Puntland
- Roads in Puntland
- Seaports in Puntland
- Airports in Puntland
Education in Puntland
- Puntland State University
- Admas University College–Garowe
- East Africa University
- Bosaso University
- RedSea University
- Sahal University
Non-governmental organization
See also
References
- ^ "Fears of violence in Somalia as Puntland pulls recognition of federal government". The Guardian. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Somalia: Puntland pulls recognition of federal government". DW. 31 March 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Somalia's Puntland refuses to recognise federal government after disputed vote". Reuters. 31 March 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ @Plstatehouse (March 31, 2024). "PRESS STATEMENT: PUNTLAND CABINET DECLARATION, 31 MARCH 2024" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Fears of violence in Somalia as Puntland pulls recognition of federal government". The Guardian. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Society for International Development Forum". Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
- ^ Puntland Facts & Figures 2003
- ^ Dan Richardson, Egypt, (Rough Guides: 2003), p.404
- ^ Ian McMahan, Secrets of the Pharaohs, (HarperCollins: 1998), p.92
- ^ David B. O'Connor, Stephen Quirke, Quir O'Connor, Mysterious lands, (UCL Press: 2003), p.64
- ^ "Kamaal Group -- Country", 2012, webpage: KamGroup.
- ^ [iahs.info/redbooks/a126/iahs_126_0197.pdf Proceedings of the Riederalp Workshop, September 1978; Actes de l'Atelier de Riederalp, septembre 1978: IAHS-AISH Publ. no. 126, 1980.]
