Outline of Puntland explained
Puntland (Somali: Puntland, Arabic: أرض البنط), officially the Puntland State of Somalia (Somali: Maamul dowladda Puntland), is officially a federal member state in north-eastern Somalia though it is, as of April 2024 A independent state until constitutional changes.[1] The capital of Puntland is Garowe.
Puntland is officially a federal state in Somalia. Its location is the tip of the Horn.
A third of Somalia's population lives in the state,[2] which contains about a third of the nation's geographical area.[3]
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,[4] [5] whereas others propose that it was situated elsewhere.[6]
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, Puntland consists of 3 regions: Bari,Nugal and Mudug.
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
See the Outline of Somalia
See the Outline of Somalia
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:
- Area of Puntland: (124,320 km2), (48,000 mi2),
- Atlas of Somalia
Environment of Puntland
Natural geographic features of Puntland
- Glaciers of Puntland: None[8]
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
national autonomous presidential republic
Branches of the government of Puntland
Executive branch of the government of Puntland
President of Puntland
President 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
Military of Puntland
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
Economy of Puntland
- Communications in Puntland
- Companies of Puntland
- Energy in Puntland
- Transport in Puntland
- Roads in Puntland
- Seaports in Puntland
- Airports in Puntland
Education in Puntland
See also
External links
Notes and References
- News: Puntland to Operate Independently from Somalia After Law Change. 2024-06-23 . Bloomberg. April 2024 .
- Web site: Society for International Development Forum . 2011-12-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110724070427/http://www.sidint.net/background-considerations-on-somalia/ . 2011-07-24 . dead .
- http://siteresources.worldbank.org/SOMALIAEXTN/Resources/PuntlandFigures.pdf 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.
