Location of Sanaag in northern Somalia

Sanaag (Somali: Sanaag; Arabic: سناغ‎ Sanāgh) is a region (gobol) in northern Somalia. Sanaag is claimed by the two self-proclaimed but internationally-unrecognized states of Somaliland and Puntland. It was the largest region of formerly British Somaliland protectorate. Its capital city is Ceerigaabo (Erigavo). Image File history File links Somalia_regions_map_Sanaag. ... Image File history File links Somalia_regions_map_Sanaag. ... Arabic can mean: From or related to Arabia From or related to the Arabs The Arabic language; see also Arabic grammar The Arabic alphabet, used for expressing the languages of Arabic, Persian, Malay ( Jawi), Kurdish, Panjabi, Pashto, Sindhi and Urdu, among others. ... The regions (gobolka) of Somalia are (capitals in parentheses): Awdal (*) (Baki) Bakool (Oddur) Banaadir (Mogadishu) Bari (Bender Cassim) Bay (Baidoa) Galguduud (Dusa Mareb) Gedo (Garbahaarey) Hiraan (Beledweyne) Jubbada Dhexe (Buaale) Jubbada Hoose (Kismaayo) Mudug (Galcaio) Nugaal (Garoowe) Sanaag (*) (Erigavo) Saaxil (*) (Berbera) Shabeellaha Dhexe (Giohar) Shabeellaha Hoose (Merca) Sool (*) (Laascaanood... For other territories formerly called Somaliland, see Somaliland (disambiguation). ... Motto None Anthem Puntland Somali National Anthem Capital Garowe (Administrative), Bosaso (Commercial) Largest city Bosaso Official languages Somali and Arabic Government  -  President Mohamud Muse Hersi  -  Vice-President Hassan Dahir Mohamud Autonomy Inside Somalia   -  Declared 1998   -  Recognition   Area  -  Total 212,510 km km² (84th) n/a sq mi   -  Water (%) Negl. ... The British Somaliland was a British protectorate in the north part of the Horn of Africa, and later part of Somalia and presently the unrecognized Republic of Somaliland. ... This article is about states protected and/or dominated by a foreign power. ... Erigabo or Erigavo (Somali: Ceerigaabo) is the administrative capital of Sanaag, a region in Somalia, which has an estimated population of just over 100,000. ...

Sanaag has a long coastline facing the Gulf of Aden to the north and is bordered by the Somalian regions of Woqooyi Galbeed, Togdheer, Sool and Bari. Gulf of Aden in 1860 The Gulf of Aden (Arabic: خليج عدن; transliterated: Khalyj Adan) is located in the Indian Ocean between Yemen on the south coast of the Arabian Peninsula and Somalia in Africa. ... The regions (gobolka) of Somalia are (capitals in parentheses): Awdal (*) (Baki) Bakool (Oddur) Banaadir (Mogadishu) Bari (Bender Cassim) Bay (Baidoa) Galguduud (Dusa Mareb) Gedo (Garbahaarey) Hiraan (Beledweyne) Jubbada Dhexe (Buaale) Jubbada Hoose (Kismaayo) Mudug (Galcaio) Nugaal (Garoowe) Sanaag (*) (Erigavo) Saaxil (*) (Berbera) Shabeellaha Dhexe (Giohar) Shabeellaha Hoose (Merca) Sool (*) (Laascaanood... Woqooyi Galbeed is a region (gobolka) in northern Somalia. ... Togdheer is a region (gobolka) in Somalia. ... Location of Sool in Somaliland/Somalia Sool (Somali: Sool; Arabic: ‎ ) is an administrative region (gobolka) in northern Somalia and is claimed by the two self-proclaimed, but internationally unrecognized, states of Somaliland and Puntland, its ruled by Puntland. ... Bari is a region (gobolka) in northern Somalia. ...

The most important towns are Ceerigaabo, Badhan, Las Khorey, Dhahar, Ceel Afweyn, Hadaaftimo, Xingalool, Buraan, Damala Xagare, Maydh, Ceelbuh, Gar Adag, Hadaaftimo, Kaladhacda, and Awrboogays. Badhan is a district in the Sanaag region, a territory disputed by the Republic of Somalia, the Republic of Somaliland and the autonomous state of Puntland. ... Las Khorey (or Las Qorei,Laas Khoreh Laasqoray) is an ancient coastal town in the region of Sanaag, Somalia. ... Xingalool is a major growing town and one of the districts of Sanaag region. ... Damala Xagare from the root word Damal which means acacia woodland in Somali, is a growing town in Sanaag region of Somalia. ... Maydh is one of the major towns of the Sanaag province of Somaliland Republic. ...

Environment

A severe drought in the region in the early part of the 21st century caused an 80% or greater loss of livestock, though two good rainy seasons in 2004–2005 helped restore the area. Over a 15-year period of analysis, from 1988–2003, there was a 52% loss of forest and a 40% loss of grassland, and a 370% increase in bare land. Soil erosion due to weather and human activities and clearing of wood and brush for such uses as charcoal and fuel are issues leading to a degredation of the environment.^[1] Fields outside Benambra, Victoria suffering from drought conditions A drought is an extended period of months or years when a region notes a deficiency in its water supply. ... The 21st century is the present century of the Anno Domini (common) era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... A wet season or rainy season is a season in which the average rainfall in a region is significantly increased. ... Temperate rainforest on Northern Slopes of the Alborz mountain ranges, Iran A dense growth of softwoods (a conifer forest) in the Sierra Nevada Range of Northern California A deciduous broadleaf (Beech) forest in Slovenia. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Severe soil erosion in a wheat field near Washington State University, USA. For erosion as an operation of Mathematical morphology, see Erosion (morphology) Erosion is displacement of solids (soil, mud, rock and other particles) by the agents of ocean currents, wind, water, or ice by downward or down-slope movement... For the geological process, see Weathering or Erosion. ... Charcoal is the blackish residue consisting of impure carbon obtained by removing water and other volatile constituents from animal and vegetation substances. ...

Territorial dispute

Areas disputed between Somaliland, Puntland and the Republic of Somalia shown in banded orange and blue, as of 18 May 2007

Sanaag is a disputed region, claimed as sovereign territory by the two self-proclaimed but internationally-unrecognized states of Somaliland and Puntland, as well as defined as part of the Somali Republic according to the 2004 Transitional Federal Charter of the Somali Republic of the Transitional Federal Government (TFG). Image File history File links Size of this preview: 555 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1400 × 1512 pixel, file size: 91 KB, MIME type: image/png) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Somalia ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 555 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1400 × 1512 pixel, file size: 91 KB, MIME type: image/png) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Somalia ... is the 138th day of the year (139th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... “Sovereign” redirects here. ... For other territories formerly called Somaliland, see Somaliland (disambiguation). ... Motto None Anthem Puntland Somali National Anthem Capital Garowe (Administrative), Bosaso (Commercial) Largest city Bosaso Official languages Somali and Arabic Government  -  President Mohamud Muse Hersi  -  Vice-President Hassan Dahir Mohamud Autonomy Inside Somalia   -  Declared 1998   -  Recognition   Area  -  Total 212,510 km km² (84th) n/a sq mi   -  Water (%) Negl. ... The Transitional Federal Charter of the Somali Republic, or TFC is the principle organizing document of the Somali Republic, written and approved in February 2004 in Nairobi, Kenya. ... The Transitional Federal Parliament is an interim parliament of Somalia formed in neighbouring Kenya in 2004. ...

The dispute between Somaliland and Puntland stems from 1998, when Puntland formed and declared the region as part of its territory.^[2] Prior to that, it had been claimed by Somaliland since the 1991 events of the Somali Civil War. Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... The Somali Civil War is an armed conflict in Somalia that started in 1988. ...

Beginning in 2003, the forces of Puntland entered and occupied the region based on irredentist desires, due to the large Darod clan population in the area. Somaliland claimed the territory as part of the original bounds of British Somaliland. Fighting between the two forces led to casualties and captured prisoners, who were later exchanged. As a related contention, in 2005 Puntland tried to sell off mineral rights to foreign investors, including the disputed territories of Sool and Sanaag.^[3][4] irredentism is position advocating annexation of territories administered by another state on the grounds of common ethnicity and/or prior historical possession, actual or alleged. ... Mineral rights, mining rights, oil rights or drilling rights, are the rights to remove minerals, oil, or sometimes water, that may be contained in and under some land. ... Invest redirects here. ... Location of Sool in Somaliland/Somalia Sool (Somali: Sool; Arabic: ‎ ) is an administrative region (gobolka) in northern Somalia and is claimed by the two self-proclaimed, but internationally unrecognized, states of Somaliland and Puntland, its ruled by Puntland. ...

The dispute with the TFG stems from the passage of the new Charter in November 2004. However, this was not a pragmatic issue until the military successes of the government in the 2006–2007 war in Somalia. Assertions of sovereignty in January 2007 by the TFG leadership sparked riots in Somaliland, both for and against a reunification with the south.^[5][6] Combatants Islamic Courts Union Pro-Islamist militias Alleged:  Eritrea Foreign Mujahideen al-Qaeda South:  Ethiopia Transitional Government of Somalia  United States North:  Ethiopia Galmudug Puntland After the invasion: AMISOM Commanders Hassan Aweys Sharif Ahmed Hasan Hersi Adan Ayrow Barre Adan Shire Hirale Abdi Qeybdid (Galmudug) Adde Musa (Puntland) Meles Zenawi...

In July 1, 2007, the state of Maakhir was declared on the area. It claims independence from both Puntland and Somaliland.^[7] Anthem Somalia Tosow Capital (and largest city) Badhan Official languages Somali and English Government  -  President Jibrell Ali Salad Autonomy from Somaliland, Puntland and Somalia   -  Proclaimed July 1, 2007   -  Unrecognised  Currency Somali shilling (SOS) Time zone EAT  -  Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+3) Internet TLD . ...

Districts of Sanaag Region

According to the Republic of Somali, before 1991 Sanaag was Divided into 5 Districts which are as follows:^[8]

• Badhan - Warsengeli
• Ceel Afwayn - Isaaq
• Ceerigaabo - Isaaq Only
• Dhahar - Isaaq
• Laasqorey - Isaaq

According to the Republic of Puntland, the Sanaag region consists of 10 districts with Badhan being the Capital of the region. The Transitional Federal government also recognizes Puntland as an official state so as as its regions and districts. The Districts of Sanaag are: Badhan is a district in the Sanaag region, a territory disputed by the Republic of Somalia, the Republic of Somaliland and the autonomous state of Puntland. ... Erigabo or Erigavo (Somali: Ceerigaabo) is the administrative capital of Sanaag, a region in Somalia, which has an estimated population of just over 100,000. ... Sanaag is a region (gobolka) in northern Somalia, and was formerly part of the British Somaliland protectorate. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

• Erigabo - Isaaq Only
• Hadaaftimo - Isaaq
• Xingalol - Isaaq
• Dhahar - Isaaq
• Buraan - Isaaq
• Xabasha Wacle - Dad dhintay
• Badhan - Warsengeli
• Las Khorey - Warsengeli
• Kaladhacda - Warsengeli
• Ceelbuh - Warsengeli

According to the Republic of Somaliland, as of July 2002, Sanaag was formally divided into 10 districts, rated "A" through "D" in terms; districts graded "D" were limited, because "their district councils shall not be elected at first local government elections as their borders have not yet been delineated."[9] Thusly, under the 2005 elections for the lower house of Parliament, Sanaag was described as only having six districts.[10] Here is the list of districts of Sanaag and their "Grade": Erigabo or Erigavo (Somali: Ceerigaabo) is the administrative capital of Somalilands Sanaag region, which has an estimated population of just over 100,000. ... Sanaag is a region (gobolka) in northern Somalia, and was formerly part of the British Somaliland protectorate. ... Badhan is a district in the Sanaag region, a territory disputed by the Republic of Somalia, the Republic of Somaliland and the autonomous state of Puntland. ... Las Khorey (or Las Qorei,Laas Khoreh Laasqoray) is an ancient coastal town in the region of Sanaag, Somalia. ...

• ErigaVo (A) - Isaaq, Warsengeli and Dhulbahante
• El-Afweyn (A) - Isaaq
• Badhan (A) - Warsengeli
• Lasqoray (A) - Warsengeli
• Dhahar (A) - Warsengeli
• Gar-adag (D) - Isaaq
• Xingalool (B) - Warsengeli
• Ceelbuh (D) - Warsengeli
• Buraan (C) - Warsengeli
• Hadaaftimo (C) - Warsengeli

Badhan is a district in the Sanaag region, a territory disputed by the Republic of Somalia, the Republic of Somaliland and the autonomous state of Puntland. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Sanaag is a region (gobolka) in northern Somalia, and was formerly part of the British Somaliland protectorate. ... Xingalool is a major growing town and one of the districts of Sanaag region. ...

See also

• Northern Somali sultanates

Map of Somalia including the self-proclaimed boundary of Somaliland. ...

Notes

1. ^ Environmental Study of Degredation in the Sool Plateau and Gebi Valley: Sanaag Region of Northern Somalia. Horn Relief (February 2006). Retrieved on 2007-02-06.
2. ^ Remarks on the 1998 Charter of Puntland State of Somalia. Somalia Watch (2000-08-12).
3. ^ "Somalia's Puntland Sold Exploration Rights In ‎Somaliland", Somaliland Times, 2006-02-01. 
4. ^ "Somaliland, Puntland Exchange Detainees", Somaliland Times, 2005-12-07. Retrieved on 2007-01-18. 
5. ^ "Anti Somalia government protest rages in Somaliland", SomaliNet, 2007-01-16. Retrieved on 2007-01-16. 
6. ^ "Pro-government rally take place in northwest Somalia", Shabelle Media Network, 2007-01-17. Retrieved on 2007-01-19. 
7. ^ The Formation of The Maakhir State of Somalia
8. ^ Gwillim Law, "Districts of Somalia ", Statoids, December 31, 1990

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External links

• Ethiopian Internet Newsletter, The Eritrea-Ethiopia Conflict Webpage, Issue No. 10
• Gwillim Law, "Districts of Somalia", Statoids, December 31, 1990
• Map of Puntland State. Puntlandgov (October 2006). Retrieved on 03-16-07.
• Laasqorey port
• Togdheer News Network (in Somaliland).
• Makhir.com
• LaasQoray.net
• RadioSanaag.com
• Dhahar.com
• AllSanaag.com
• Kismaayo
• The Birth of the Somaliland Protectorate's own Postage Stamps (PDF file).
• puntlandgovt
• somalilandgov

Regions of Somalia
Awdal | Bakool | Banaadir | Bari | Bay | Galguduud | Gedo | Hiiraan | Jubbada Dhexe | Jubbada Hoose | Mudug | Nugaal | Sanaag | Shabeellaha Dhexe | Shabeellaha Hoose | Sool | Togdheer | Woqooyi Galbeed

Regions of Somaliland
Regions
Awdal | Saaxil | Togdheer | Woqooyi Galbeed
Disputed regions
Sanaag | Sool