Outline of Puntland

Flag of Puntland
Coat of arms of Puntland

Puntland (Somali: Puntland, Arabic: أرض البنط), officially the Puntland State (Somali: Maamul-Goboleedka Puntland), is a State in Somalia. Puntland announced on 31 March 2024 that it would withdraw its recognition of the federal government and "exercise the powers of an independent state" due to a constitutional dispute, while reaffirming its commitment to remaining part of Somalia. Garowe serves as the administrative capital of Puntland, an autonomous region within Somalia.


Citing a constitutional crisis in Somalia, Puntland announced it had withdrawn recognition of the federal government and would govern itself independently until constitutional amendments are approved by referendum. The region, a Federal Member State of Somalia, is located at the tip of the Horn of Africa.

A third of Somalia's population lives in the state, which contains about a third of the nation's geographical area.

The name "Puntland" is derived from the Land of Punt mentioned by ancient Egyptian sources. However, the exact location of the fabled territory is still a mystery. Many studies suggest that the Land of Punt was located in Somalia, whereas others propose that it was situated elsewhere.

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Puntland. Part of Puntland is ex-Majertenia Sultanate, According to the Constitution of Puntland, Puntland consists of 9 regions:

  1. Bari
  2. Cayn
  3. Haylaan
  4. Karkaar
  5. Mudug
  6. Nugaal
  7. Ra'as Aseir
  8. Sanaag
  9. Sool
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