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Tourism in Somaliland is regulated by Somaliland's Ministry of Tourism.

History

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

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

Baathela – Berbera

Waterfalls

Lamadaya

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-[[File:Berbera.jpg|thumb|Berbera]]
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-'''Tourism in [[Somaliland]]''' is a small but growing industry. The [[Politics of Somaliland|Government of Somaliland]] has plans to develop it further and views it as an industry with potential for significant growth.<ref name=bbc>{{cite news|last=Melik|first=James|title=Riches of Somaliland remain untapped|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7935139.stm|accessdate=24 April 2011|newspaper=BBC|date=15 March 2009}}</ref> The [[Laas Gaal]] [[cave painting]]s have been cited as a potential attraction for tourists.<ref name=cnn>{{cite news|last=Allsop|first=Laura|title='First-aid' needed for 5,000-year-old Somali cave paintings|url=http://articles.cnn.com/2011-02-05/world/protecting.somali.cave.art_1_somaliland-somalia-world-heritage-status/2|accessdate=24 April 2011|newspaper=CNN.com|date=5 February 2011}}</ref> Some tourists also visit for wildlife tourism. Other attractions include nearby islands and offshore reefs. Some towns in Somaliland feature buildings that were constructed while the area was part of [[British Somaliland]].<ref name=bbc/>
+{{advert|date=June 2017}}
+}}
+'''Tourism in Somaliland''' is regulated by [[Somaliland]]'s Ministry of Tourism.
-Somaliland has an official Ministry of Tourism that oversees foreign tourists who visit. Somaliland's safety and prosperity relative to neighboring regions has allowed a tourism industry to develop. However, Somaliland's lack of international recognition has hindered the development the industry.<ref name=bbc/><ref name=bbc2>{{cite news|last=Reeve|first=Simon|title=Somaliland's missing identity|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/this_world/4491257.stm|accessdate=24 April 2011|newspaper=BBC|date=5 May 2005}}</ref>
+==History==
-=='''[[Berbera]] '''==
+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.
+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]].
-In Somaliland, there are many places that the tourists can visit. [[Berbera]] beach is one of the places that tourists can go swimming and eat fresh sea food. Berbera is an old city that tourists visit because it has old buildings.The Maansoor is a hotel that is near the beach. Sacadadiin Island is near Berbera and it is a place that the tourist can visit. The port of Berbera which is the biggest port in Somaliland . Berbera airport which is one of the biggest airports in the East Africa.  <ref>Balishire, “TOURISM IN SOMALILAND: Somaliland surprises” January 20,2012 http://www.somalilandfoundation.com/home/?p=889</ref>
-=='''[[Laas Gaal]]'''==
+==Historical sites==
+[[File:The National Archives UK - CO 1069-8-36.jpg|thumb|right|Aerial view of the [[Dervish State]]'s main fort complex in [[Taleh]].]]
+*[[Dhambalin]] – Archaeological site in [[Sahil, Somaliland|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 [[Ishaaq bin Ahmed|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 (Darod)|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===
-[[Laas Gaal]] cave is a 10,000 years old painting cave. There are paintings of both people and livestock in there. [[Laas Gaal]] cave was discovered in the year 2002. This place is located east of [[Hargeisa]] near [[Berbera]] city.  Some people argue that this place says something about the early life of those people who lived there 10,000 years ago. <ref>Bakano,Otto "Laas Geel shows early Somali life  " Somalilandpress.com. 25 April, 2011 http://somalilandpress.com/laas-geel-shows-early-somali-life-21942</ref>
+[[File:Somaliland_(6936771853)_(2).jpg|thumb|right|Beach in Berbera.]]
+*Baathela – [[Berbera]]
-==References==
+===Waterfalls===
+*[[Lamadaya]]
-{{reflist}}
-==External links==
+===Mountain ranges===
+[[File:Almadow Overview.JPG|thumb|right|The [[Cal Madow]] mountain range.]]
-*[http://geocurrents.info/geopolitics/tourism-in-somalia Somaliland Tourist information] at [http://geocurrents.info GeoCurrents]
+*[[Cal Madow]]
-{{Wikivoyage|Somaliland}}
+*[[Golis Mountains]]
+*[[Ogo Mountains]]
+===National parks===
+{{main|List of national parks of Somaliland}}
+*[[Daallo Mountain]]
+*[[Hargeisa National Park]]
+==See also==
+{{portal|Somaliland}}
+*[[Somalian architecture]]
+*[[Somaliland passport]]
+*[[Transport in Somalia]]
+*[[Maritime history of Somalia]]
+*[[Visa policy of Somaliland]]
+{{Wikivoyage|Somaliland}}
 {{Tourism in Africa}}
+{{Somaliland topics|state=collapsed}}
-[[Category:Somaliland]]
+[[Category:Tourism in Somaliland| ]]
-[[Category:Tourism by country|Somaliland]]
+[[Category:Tourism in Africa|+Somaliland]]
-[[Category:Tourism in Africa|Somaliland]]
-[[Category:Tourism in Somalia| ]]

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