Somaliland's Geography

[Foreman]

 

[Hoosjeed]

The rainfall maps are very accurate. The land in the Galbeed region from Arabsiyo, Gabiley and Wajaale is very fertile, and accordingly is called Dhul-beereed.

In good years it receives decent rain and lots of fruits, vegetables and crops can be grown. If developed correctly, it can help SL become more self sufficient and reduce the amount of food that has to be imported for domestic consumption.

A farm in the blessed land of Gabiley

 

[Bohol]

Interesting.

 

[Foreman]

Interesting.

What happened for thank you for posting.

 

[Bohol]

What happened for thank you for posting.

I forgot it was posted by a Kulmiyist.

 

[Ras]

Thanks for posting it.

Probably would fit better in the science category since it'll be lost in the General section.

 

[Foreman]

Thanks for posting it.

Probably would fit better in the science category since it'll be lost in the General section.

Agree. Any mods can move it to science or development.

 

[fox]

Gabiley is blessed mashallah

 

[Foreman]

Guban Pastoral


The Guban pastoral livelihood zone covers the northwest, along the coast, and is known to have strong connections with the Middle East. Many of the Somalis in this area are of the diaspora origin, thus substantial remittances are received from abroad in this zone. This zone also supports good livestock conditions due to reasonable water sources available in the mountains and camel, cattle and goats/sheep is the common livestock, owned by pastoralists. In general animal and human population have increased over the last few years with high numbers of returnees from southern and central Somalia. Due to the stable security situation since 1996 and favourable natural environment for livestock this is relatively wealthy area with diversified livestock holdings and a more guaranteed mountainous water supply as cattle are predominantly found in the mountainous areas. 70% of the total livestock population are sheep, 25% goats, 4% camel and 1% cattle. 80% of herd composition in mountainous zones is goats, whilst in the Hawd plains 75% are sheep.

 

[Foreman]

West Golis Pastoral

The West Golis livelihoods zone comprise of highlands that crosses Togdheer, Waqooyi-Galbeed and Awdal regions of Somaliland. With highest peaks located around Sheikh the altitude of the zone reaches to over 2000 meter a.s.l and intercepted with valleys. Together with palatable grass species, the vegetation cover is dominated by shrubs and trees, mainly Acacia species. This vegetation cover adequately supports the livestock and thus the livelihoods predominantly comprise livestock rearing – sheep, camel and mainly goats. Together with sporadic springs, the main water source is shallow wells in the valleys and during dry seasons water scarcity is experienced in the zone. Based on these resources irrigated agriculture is practiced sporadically and mainly on subsistence basis.

 

[Foreman]

North West Agro-Pastoral

North West Agro-Pastoral (NWAP) livelihood zone extends west of Togdheer agro-pastoral livelihood and is bordered by West Golis Pastoral to the North and Hawd Pastoral to the south and Zone 5 of Ethiopia to the west. With topography ranges from 1000 to 1700 altitude, this zone is a prime crop (sorghum and maize) and cattle production area. Parts of the area have been under sorghum and maize cultivation since the 1930s and in the 1990s it was the only significant area of sedentary cultivation in Somaliland. Most of the zone is composed of scattered acacia trees, but in the arid areas of the northeast, grasslands give way to a combination of low brushes and grass clumps. The main water sources are Ballis (rainwater catchment) in the slopes of the Golis Mountains and shallow wells in the northern part. Crops growing, livestock production and trade are the major livelihood related activities.

 

[Foreman]

Togdheer agro-pastoral

The zone is closely linked with the urban and Hawd pastoral communities through livestock/products trade, sale of charcoal, access to labour and kinship support. The population of Togdheer Region is estimated at 402,295 persons (30% urban, 65% nomadic pastoralists, & 5% agro-pastoralist). The area has traditionally been used as a grazing area with small pockets of rain-fed cultivated land. The Main crops of the zone are sorghum, maize, cowpea, water melon and vegetables. Grass production and sale is a vital income source for the middle & better-off and provides labour opportunities (grass cutting) for the poor. Wealth determinants are mixed livestock and cultivated land. Both assets have reduced in recent years due to limited farm inputs and recurrent droughts. Income sources include livestock and its product sales, petty trade, fodder sales and labour. Burco market is a dynamic and rapidly expanding centre, the zone also benefits from its proximity to Berbera port and Burco/Yaroowe markets with access to livestock trade and opportunities for fodder sales and employment. Nevertheless, recurrent shocks (drought & disease) have affected livestock herd sizes, forcing some pastoralists to shift in to farming around streams or moving to urban centres looking for jobs.

 

[Foreman]

Hawd pastoral

The Hawd Pastoral livelihood zone extends from the North West in West Galbeed to the highlands of Togdheer and Galbeed in the North, traverses the foothills of the Golis range in the East, eventually merging with the wider Hawd plateau in the Somali region of Ethiopia. The region benefits from bimodal rainfall: Gu (April-June) and Deyr season (October- November). Some Western parts of Togdheer and the South of Waqooyi Galbeed region experience short cycle karan rains (mid-August-September). The dominant species reared include sheep/Goat and camel.

 

[Foreman]

Northern inland pastoral

This sheep and goat (shoat) pastoral livelihood zone is among the largest pastoral livelihood zones in Somaliland. Soil and vegetation varies, but have common resemblances. The rangeland conditions are under continuous degradation due to persistent droughts, overgrazing and proliferation of berkads/boreholes. The Annual Rainfall (100-200 mm) is erratic with very high evapotranspiration rates. Berkads and Boreholes are the main water sources in Sool area. Main socio-economic activity is pastoralism, as livestock is the key livelihood asset (Shoat/camel etc.). Sale of livestock and livestock products is the main source of income. Purchase of imported food commodities complimented by some portion from livestock products and food aid are commonly accessible. In general there is heavy reliance on livestock export and food supply through Bossaso port.

 

[Foreman]

East Golis Livelihoods Zone

East Golis pastoral livelihood zone is characterised by the frankincense, goat, sheep & camel and artisanal fishing related livelihoods activities. The zone covers an area of approximately 41,380 square kilometres, with rugged terrain and mountain ranges that are incised by dry seasonal rivers and ravines. The slope in this livelihood zone is steep in the area around Ceerigaabo and the Golis Mountains; and slightly flatter towards the Gulf of Aden. The zone receives two seasonal rainfalls separated by two dry seasons. Livestock reproduction and productivity peaked at water and pasture availability in the Gu and Deyr seasons. These periods coincide with increased milk availability, which contributes to improved household dietary needs and income from livestock products. Livestock sales usually peak in May and October, due to improved livestock body conditions, good water and pasture availability and high demand due to the Eid and Hajj festivities. Low milk availability occurs in Jiilaal and mid-Hagaa seasons, due to low water and pastures production and out migration of livestock away from pastoral catchments.

In this zone tapping and selling frankincense is a key livelihood activity, its production is negatively affected by droughts, storms and winds which sometimes lead to trees falling, termites, plant borers and overexploitation of trees. Seeking of social support and credit is a key coping strategy perfected by poor households in the livelihood zone. For instance, most poor and lower middle households seek credit during the onset of the Frankincense production period and repay the debts during the peak harvest periods around August, the period when the price of frankincense is high.

 

[Dhay Geel]

Very interesting

 

[Deactivated]

I would love to take this report serious, but the map trolling is on another level. It seems every year Somaliland maps keep going further into Puntland.

 

[Steamdevolopment]

I would love to take this report serious, but the map trolling is on another level. It seems every year Somaliland maps keep going further into Puntland.

This will lead to a war dispute

The boundaries will be drawn in accordance to geopolitical strength it seems, and there Somaliland has the upper-hands as it is relatively united

 

[Cognitivedissonance]

This will lead to a war dispute

The boundaries will be drawn in accordance to geopolitical strength it seems, and there Somaliland has the upper-hands as it is relatively united

The aggressor will have the upper hand but for how long? You have to win hearts and minds it never ceases to amaze me that the people who were complaining about siad barre oppression are committing open aggression against others a Somali hees comes to mind

 

[Foreman]

I would love to take this report serious, but the map trolling is on another level. It seems every year Somaliland maps keep going further into Puntland.

Lets be honest here, majority of Sool and Sanaag are well within Somaliland's sphere of influence.