British Somaliland
former British protectorate
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Summary
British Somaliland is a historical country[1]. It draws 3,532 Wikipedia views per month (historical country category, ranking #236 of 1,549).[2]
Key Facts
- Religion or worldview: Islam[3]
- Country: United Kingdom[4]
- Continent: Africa[5]
- Instance of: protectorate[6]
- Capital: Berbera[7], Hargeisa[8]
- Official language: English[9], Somali[10]
- Currency: rupee[11], East African shilling[12]
- Shares border with: Huwan state[13], Darawiish[14]
- Flag: flag of British Somaliland[15]
- Commons category: British Somaliland[16]
- Inception: January 1, 1884[17]
- Dissolved, abolished or demolished date: June 26, 1960[18]
- Topic's main category: Category:British Somaliland[19]
- Described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22]
- Replaces: Italian East Africa[23]
- Replaced by: State of Somaliland[24]
- Native label: British Somaliland[25]
- Language used: Somali[26]
Why It Matters
British Somaliland has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] It is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]