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Somaliland is a place of ancient rock art, living poetry, warm welcomes and a long coastline on the Gulf of Aden. GO Somaliland is an independent magazine that helps you discover it, with practical travel guides, stories of culture and history, and clear insight into business and investment.

Every article is researched from published sources and dated, and our travel guides always include official advice, such as the UK Foreign Office travel advice. Whether you are planning a first visit to Somaliland or want to understand the region better, start with the stories below.

Illustration of the ancient frankincense trade: hands holding a basket of frankincense resin above a bay where sailing ships are anchored
Illustration: GO Somaliland (AI-generated)
COVER STORY · HISTORY

The Ancient Treasure That Linked Somaliland to Rome

Follow the trading routes, precious goods and ancient connections that crossed seas and civilizations.

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Every story, grouped by subject. Pick a section to see all its stories.

A dirt road through dry hills at sunsetTravel9 STORIESRoutes, practical tips and places worth the journeyExplore → The coast near BerberaPlaces7 STORIESCities, coastlines and landscapesExplore → Traditional coffee being poured into small cupsCulture11 STORIESPoetry, food, traditions and the people behind themExplore → Ancient rock paintings of cattleHistory12 STORIESAncient trade, heritage and defining momentsExplore → A port on the Gulf of AdenOpportunities6 STORIESPerspectives for entrepreneurs and investorsExplore →
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Before you go: the honest essentials

Practical guides, kept up to date with dated sources. Always check your own government’s current travel advice.

Visa & entryHow arrival works today Safety adviceWhat official sources say Money & mobile payShillings, dollars and ZAAD Getting thereFlights and the overland route
A crane lifting a shipping container at the port of Berbera
Berbera port. Photo: GO Somaliland.
OPPORTUNITIES

A market still being written

Sector overviews and practical guides for entrepreneurs and investors, with the facts on the status question.

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