Languages of Somaliland
| Languages of Somaliland | |
|---|---|
5,000 Somaliland shillings note inscribed the three official languages of Somaliland | |
| Official | Somali |
| Semi-official | |
| Minority | |
| Signed | Somali Sign Language |
| Keyboard layout | |
The official language of Somaliland is Somali and remains the country's de facto national language and lingua franca. Arabic is recognized as the second language while English is also recognized as a spoken language and taught in schools. Italian also remains a widely spoken language due to colonial influence.