Naasa Hablood mountain in Somaliland, Somalia
Country of Africa

Somaliland

Practical Information

Travel essentials, government safety advisories and The Out Index score for Somaliland.

Complete SafeTravel Warning

Do Not Travel

Do not travel to Somalia, including Somaliland. New Zealanders currently in Somalia are advised to leave. There is a significant threat from terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict and a high level of violent crime throughout the country (level 4 of 4).

New Zealanders who decide to travel to Somalia against our advice should ensure that appropriate personal security protection measures are in place at all times. We strongly recommend you consult a reputable security company with experience in Somalia for advice on security arrangements.

Security arrangements should be reviewed on a regular basis. Such measures may mitigate the risks to your safety but cannot eliminate them entirely. No part of Somalia can be considered safe. This includes large cities such as Mogadishu and Kismayo.

Check the latest and most up to date official information here.

Official Names

  • Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland(Somali)
  • Republic of Somaliland(English)
  • جمهورية صوماليلاند (Jumhuuriyyat Soomaaliilaand)(Arabic)

Region

  • Horn of Africa

Continent

  • Africa

Total Population

6,200,000(as of 2024)

Capital

Hargeysa Hargeisa (HGA)

Communications

+252Dial code

Currencies

  • Somaliland Shilling (SLSH • Sl)
  • United States Dollar (USD • US$)

Driving Side

Right Side of the Road

Electricity

Voltage: 220 V · Frequency: 50 Hz · Plug types: Type C, Type G

Languages

National
  • Somali(som)a & c
  • Arabic(ara)a
  • English(eng)b

Current Time & Time Zone

1:04pm, 21st August 2026East Africa Time(EAT • UTC+03:00)

Largest Cities

Hargeisa(HGA • 760,000 residents as of 2024)
Borama(BXX • 300,000 residents as of 2023)
Burao(BUO • 250,000 residents as of 2024)
Berbera(BBO • 242,344 residents as of 2019)
Erigavo(ERA • 80,000 residents as of 2024)

Busiest Airports

Berbera International Airport(BBO)
Egal International Airport(HGA)

Map of Somaliland

Map of Somaliland
Map of Somaliland

Flags

Flag of Somaliland
Flag of Somaliland

Plug types

Type C
Type C
Type G
Type G
Status
aDe Jure · bDe Facto · cIndigenous
The Out Index

Out Score of Somaliland

Somaliland has not received an Out Score yet.

Out Score of Somaliland

Somaliland has not received an Out Score yet.

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Criminalisation warning

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