Money MarketThe money market in Hargeisa is known for its unique way of trading money, where shoppers sit in rows and trade money in kilograms. The local currency, the Somaliland shilling, is not just used for transactions but is also traded as an item. These shoppers sit in orderly rows, not to barter for produce… Continue reading Quirks of Hargeisa, Somaliland
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Amound University in Borama, Somaliland
Borama (Somali: Boorama, Arabic: بورما) is the largest city in the northwestern Awdal region of Somaliland. The town is located near the border with Ethiopia. During the Middle Ages, Borama was ruled by the Adal Sultanate. It later formed a part of the British Somaliland protectorate in the first half of the 20th century. Amoud University has a rich history spanning over several decades. Established in 1952 as… Continue reading Amound University in Borama, Somaliland
Unique Laas Geel rock art in Berbera
Berbera, located in northwestern Somalia, on the Gulf of Aden, is under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Somaliland, a self-declared independent state. The town was first invaded by the Portuguese in 1518, then by the Egyptians in 1875, and by the British in 1884. It served as the capital of British Somaliland until 1941. The majority group of… Continue reading Unique Laas Geel rock art in Berbera
Frog on the border 