Why in the News?
Recently, Israel formally recognised the self declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state.
About Somaliland
- Located in the Horn of Africa
• Borders Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, and the Puntland region
• Has a strategic coastline along the Gulf of Aden
• Capital city Hargeisa
Economy and Infrastructure
- Economy primarily livestock based
• Major exports of livestock to Gulf countries
• Berbera Port is being developed as a regional trade and logistics hub
• Port plays a key role in providing access to sea trade for landlocked Ethiopia
Prelims Pointers
- Somaliland is not a UN recognised state despite functioning independently
• Located along a strategic maritime route near the Bab el Mandeb region
• Unique political system combining customary institutions and democracy
• Berbera Port enhances regional connectivity in the Horn of Africa
| Which of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and was in news in the recent past for its very severe famine? [2023]
(a) Angola (b) Costa Rica (c) Ecuador (d) Somalia |
