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'''Tourism in Somaliland''' is regulated by |
'''Tourism in Somaliland''' is regulated by [[Somaliland]]'s Ministry of Tourism. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The history of tourism in Somaliland |
The history of tourism in Somaliland is linked to that of [[Somalia]]. The tourism industry declined rapidly during the Somali Civil War. Since the [[Independence Day (Somaliland)|declaration of Somaliland's independence]] and the establishment of a ''de facto'' legal government, stability has returned to everywhere but the easternmost part of the country. Many tourists go to Somaliland to visit the archaeological and historical sites and settlements, natural wonders and adventure tourism. Famous examples are [[Hargeisa]], Zeila, the beaches of Berbera or the Cal Madow mountains. Being a country that doesn't legally exist and is still technically in civil war a part of Somalia, makes it attractive for Adventure tourism. Some may travel to Somaliland to claim that they've been to Somalia, albeit without much of the danger found there. |
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Most of the travelers to Somaliland enter through Djibouti or Ethiopia, as entering via sea or Somalia |
Most of the travelers to Somaliland enter through Djibouti or Ethiopia, as entering via sea or Somalia is not considered viable due to the Somali Civil War/[[Puntland–Somaliland dispute|Puntland-Somaliland Conflict]]. |
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==Historical sites== |
==Historical sites== |
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*[[Dhambalin]] – Archaeological site in [[Sahil, Somaliland|Sahil]] region, with rock art in the Ethiopian-Arabian style showing early evidence of animal domestication. |
*[[Dhambalin]] – Archaeological site in [[Sahil, Somaliland|Sahil]] region, with rock art in the Ethiopian-Arabian style showing early evidence of animal domestication. |
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*[[Haylaan]] – Site of numerous ancient ruins and buildings. Includes the tombs of Sheikh [[Darod]] and his wife [[Dobira]]. |
*[[Haylaan]] – Site of numerous ancient ruins and buildings. Includes the tombs of Sheikh [[Darod]] and his wife [[Dobira]]. |
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*[[Laas Gaal]] – Complex of caves in northwestern Somaliland containing some of the earliest known [[rock art]] in the region. Its cave paintings have been estimated to date back between 9,000-3,000 BCE. |
*[[Laas Gaal]] – Complex of caves in northwestern Somaliland containing some of the earliest known [[rock art]] in the region. Its cave paintings have been estimated to date back between 9,000-3,000 BCE. |
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*[[Transport in Somalia]] |
*[[Transport in Somalia]] |
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*[[Maritime history of Somalia]] |
*[[Maritime history of Somalia]] |
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*[[Visa policy of Somaliland]] |
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Tourism in Somaliland is regulated by Somaliland's Ministry of Tourism.
History
[edit]The history of tourism in Somaliland is linked to that of Somalia. The tourism industry declined rapidly during the Somali Civil War. Since the declaration of Somaliland's independence and the establishment of a de facto legal government, stability has returned to everywhere but the easternmost part of the country. Many tourists go to Somaliland to visit the archaeological and historical sites and settlements, natural wonders and adventure tourism. Famous examples are Hargeisa, Zeila, the beaches of Berbera or the Cal Madow mountains. Being a country that doesn't legally exist and is still technically in civil war a part of Somalia, makes it attractive for Adventure tourism. Some may travel to Somaliland to claim that they've been to Somalia, albeit without much of the danger found there.
Most of the travelers to Somaliland enter through Djibouti or Ethiopia, as entering via sea or Somalia is not considered viable due to the Somali Civil War/Puntland-Somaliland Conflict.
Historical sites
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- Dhambalin – Archaeological site in Sahil region, with rock art in the Ethiopian-Arabian style showing early evidence of animal domestication.
- Haylaan – Site of numerous ancient ruins and buildings. Includes the tombs of Sheikh Darod and his wife Dobira.
- Laas Gaal – Complex of caves in northwestern Somaliland containing some of the earliest known rock art in the region. Its cave paintings have been estimated to date back between 9,000-3,000 BCE.
- Maydh – Site of an ancient port city in the Sanaag region of Somaliland. Includes the tomb of Sheikh Isaaq.
- Qa’ableh – Old town with a number of ancient burial structures. Believed to harbor the tombs of former kings from early periods of Somali history. Includes the tomb of Sheikh Harti.
- Qombo'ul – Historic town in the Sanaag region. Sites include ancient ruins, buildings and structures.
- Taleh – Former capital of the Dervish State. Features a large fortress complex.
- Zeila – The commercial port of Avalites in antiquity, and the first capital of the medieval Adal Sultanate.
Beaches
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- Baathela – Berbera
Waterfalls
[edit]Mountain ranges
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National parks
[edit]See also
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- Somalian architecture
- Somaliland passport
- Transport in Somalia
- Maritime history of Somalia
- Visa policy of Somaliland
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Somaliland.
