Puntland (Somali: Puntlaand, Arabic: أرض البنط) is a region in northeastern Somalia, centered on Garowe (Nugaal region), whose leaders declared it an autonomous state in 1998. A third of the Somali people live in the province. The city of Boosaaso in the heart of Puntland has more than a million people, overtaking Mogadishu as the most populous city in Somalia following the civil war. Unlike neighbouring Somaliland, Puntland does not seek outright independence from Somalia. The name "Puntland" is derived from the Land of Punt mentioned by ancient Egyptian sources. The exact location of the Land of Punt is still a mystery and is the subject of academic debate and controversy. Some studies have suggested that the land of Punt was located in the Horn of Africa[2][3] , whereas others believe it was located elsewhere.
giovedì 16 aprile 2009
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