Puntland (, ), officially the Puntland State (), 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.
Citing a constitutional crisis in Somalia, Puntland announced it had withdrawn recognition of the federal government and would govern itself independently until constitutional amendments are approved by referendum.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.
A third of Somalia's population lives in the state, which contains about a third of the nation's geographical area.
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, whereas others propose that it was situated elsewhere.
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:
- Bari
- Cayn
- Haylaan
- Karkaar
- Mudug
- Nugaal
- Ra'as Aseir
- Sanaag
- Sool
General reference
Geography of Puntland
Geography of Puntland
- Location — Puntland is located in the northern east of Somalia between the points of 48E and 52ð48E / 13ð48N and 7ð48N.
- Puntland has 1525 km (825 nm) of coastline from Cape Galwein at 48ðE, 13ð10N in the west of Bosaso to the Cape Guardfui in the East of Bosaso at 52ð48E, 14ð00N between Abd Alkuri Island of Puntland and Samhah Island of Socatra, to the border sea with the South Somalia at 49ð38 E, 7ð24N to 50ð48 E, 6ð35N.
- The Puntland territorial water is (100 nm) according to the sea law on 2006, and situated within the following regions:
- Eastern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere
- Africa
- East Africa
- Horn of Africa
- Somalia – see also States and regions of Somalia
- Time zone(s): EAT
- Population of Puntland: 5,000,000
- Area of Puntland: (124,320 km<sup>2</sup>), (48,000 mi<sup>2</sup>),
Environment of Puntland
Natural geographic features of Puntland
- Glaciers of Puntland: None
Regions of Puntland
Administrative divisions of Puntland
Administrative regions of Puntland
Districts of Puntland
Districts, by administrative of Puntland region:
Cities in Puntland
Islands
Government and politics of Puntland
Politics of Puntland
Branches of the government of Puntland
Executive branch of the government of Puntland
Legislative branch of the government of Puntland
Abdullahi Osman
- 2nd Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives: Mohamed Mahmoud Isse
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
Law enforcement in Puntland
History of Puntland
Culture of Puntland
Economy and infrastructure of Puntland
Economy of Puntland
Education in Puntland
Non-governmental organization
See also
References
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