Cities & Regions

Hargeisa is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Somaliland. The city was the colonial capital of British Somaliland. Hargeisa was heavily bombed by the Somali military in 1988 because of the SNM activity that was forming in Northern Somalia in the beginning of the Somali civil war. But ever since 1991, the city rebuilt itself and become better and more important than it ever was.

Burao is the second largest city in Somaliland and the regional capital of the Togdheer region. Burao is also an important commercial centre, as it hosts the largest livestock market in the region. Trader’s from as far as Bossaso in the North East of Somalia, Luq on the boundary with Kenya and Djibouti in the west.

Berbera is a coastal city and serves as the biggest seaport for Somaliland. Berbera is also the regional capital of the Sahil region. The city is bordered by Gulf of Aden, Somaliland regions of Woqooyi, Galbeed, Sanaag, Togdheer and Awdal.

Borama is a city in the Awdal region of Somaliland. It also the commercial centre of the region. Borama is an important education centre as its home to Amoud University, a reputable university in Somaliland. When you visit this city you can explore the beautiful mountains and its surrounding nature.

Las Anod is the regional capital of the Sool region. It’s also the capital of Las Anod District. The Sool region has other three districts, which are Ainabo, Taleh and Hudun.

Erigavo lays North East of Somaliland surrounded by very beautiful natural views like the Daallo Mountain. On the top of this mountain you will be able to see an extremely beautiful sight of the sea as well the many small villages.

Zeilla is an ancient port city in the Salal Region of Somaliland. It’s bordered by the Gulf of Aden and Awdal region of Somaliland.

Gabiley is a small town about 54 km west of Hargeisa. It’s the administrative centre of the district of Gabiley.

Gabiley is located on Somaliland's western fertile region known as "Dhul-beereed". Gabiley is often called the bread basket of Somaliland because of its agricultural productivity.

Wajaale is a major hub town situated on the border between Somaliland and Ethiopia. It’s a busy town that links the two countries and all imports destined to Ethiopia from the major port of Berbera go through this strategic border town.

Odweyne is the administrative centre of the Odweyne region. Like many other towns in the region, it had previously suffered from destruction and internal displacement due to a prolonged civil war in the 1980s. However there is now huge restructions and developments projects taking place.

Sheikh is a small, but historic town near the Sheikh Mountains. When you there you will be able to visit the once renowned former British School. Other notable attractions in the area include the Sheikh Mountains and their surrounding area which are well wooded, and contains some unique plants.