Outline of Puntland

Overview of and topical guide to Puntland

Flag of Puntland

Puntland (Somali: Puntland, Arabic: أرض البنط), officially the Puntland State of Somalia (Somali: Maamul dowladda Puntland), is a federal member state in north-eastern Somalia. The capital of Puntland is Garowe.

Puntland is an autonomous state in Somalia. Its location is the tip of the Horn.

A third of Somalia's population lives in the state,^[1] which contains about a third of the nation's geographical area.^[2]

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,^[3]^[4] whereas others propose that it was situated elsewhere.^[5]

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Puntland. Part of Puntland is ex-Majertenia Sultanate, Other parts include The Warsengeli Sultanate and Dervish controlled area. According to the [[Constitution of Puntland].

In the colonial era, the region had relationships with the outside world. In 1870s some area signed treaty with Italy. The terms of each treaty specified that Italy was to steer clear of any interference in the sultanates' respective administrations.[9] In return for Italian arms and an annual subsidy, the Sultans conceded to a minimum of oversight and economic concessions.[10] The Italians also agreed to dispatch a few ambassadors to promote both the sultanates' and their own interests.[9] The new protectorates were thereafter managed by Vincenzo Filonardi through a chartered company.[10] An Anglo-Italian border protocol was later signed on 5 May 1894, followed by an agreement in 1906 between Cavalier Pestalozza and General Swaine acknowledging that Badhan fell under the Majeerteen Sultanate's administration.[9] With the gradual extension into northern Somalia of Italian colonial rule, both Kingdoms were eventually annexed in the early 20th century.[11] However, unlike the southern territories, the northern sultanates were not subject to direct rule due to the earlier treaties they had signed with the Italians.

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

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 48°E, 13°10N in the west of Bosaso to the Abd al Kuri island in the East of Bosaso at 52°48E, 14°00N to the border sea with the South Somalia at 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:
- 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 - 128th most populous^[6]
Area of Puntland: (116,550 km²), (45,000 mi²),
Atlas of Somalia

Environment of Puntland

Climate of Puntland

Natural geographic features of Puntland

Glaciers of Puntland: None^[7]

Regions of Puntland

Administrative divisions of Puntland

Administrative regions of Puntland

Cayn
Bari
Karkaar
Haylaan
Ra'as Aseir
Nugaal
Mudug - Upper Mudug Region including Districts of Galkayo, Jariiban, Gara'ad, Goldogob, Harfo, Balibusle and,Burtinle

Districts of Puntland

Districts, by administrative Of Puntland region:

Districts of Ras caseyr
- Alula District
- Baargaal District
Districts Of Bari
Districts Of Karkaar
District of Haylaan
Districts of Nugaal

Cities in Puntland

Islands

Abd al Kuri

Government and politics of Puntland

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

Parliament of Puntland

Judicial branch of the government of Puntland

Court system of Puntland

Supreme Court of Puntland

Foreign relations of Puntland

Diplomatic missions of Puntland

International organization membership

None (regional administration)

Law and order in Puntland

Human rights in Puntland
- LGBT rights in Puntland

Military of Puntland

Puntland Security Force

History of Puntland

History of Puntland
- Majeerteen Sultanate
- Sultanate of Hobyo

Culture of Puntland

National symbols of Puntland
- Coat of arms of Puntland
- Flag of Puntland
Religion in Puntland
- Islam in Puntland
Demonyms of Puntland
- Puntish, Puntian, Puntite, Puntlander

Economy and infrastructure of Puntland

Economy of Puntland

Communications in Puntland
- Media in Puntland
Companies of Puntland
- Golis Telecom Somalia
- Bosaso Tannery
Energy in Puntland
- Oil exploration in Puntland
Transport in Puntland
- Roads in Puntland
  - Garowe-Bosaso Highway
- Seaports in Puntland
  - Port of Bosaso
- Airports in Puntland
  - Bosaso International Airport
  - Garowe International Airport

Education in Puntland

Puntland State University
Admas University College–Garowe
East Africa University
Bosaso University
RedSea University
Sahal University

References

^ "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.]