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Laako | |
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  Laako | |
| Coordinates: 10°43′37″N48°35′20″E / 10.727°N 48.589°E Coordinates: 10°43′37″N48°35′20″E / 10.727°N 48.589°E | |
| Country |  Somaliland |
| Region | Sanaag |
| District | Las Khorey |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Laako is a town located in the eastern Sanaag region of Somaliland. The city lies between Badhan and El Ayo.
Sanag is an administrative region (gobol) in north eastern Somaliland. Sanaag has a long coastline facing the Gulf of Aden to the north, and is bordered by the region of Sahil to the west, Sool to the south and Somalia to the east. The region is disputed by the self-declared Republic of Somaliland and Puntland, a Federal Member State of Somalia. Its capital city is Erigavo. Sanaag is the largest region of Somaliland, accounting for 35% of Somaliland's total land area.
Sool is an administrative region (gobol) in south eastern Somaliland/north western Somalia. It borders Togdheer to the west, Sanaag to the north, Ethiopia to the south and Nugal, Bari to the east. Its capital city is Las Anod. The region is disputed by the self-declared Republic of Somaliland and Puntland, a Federal Member State of Somalia. The region is partially controlled by both polities.
Togdheer is an administrative region (gobol) in central Somaliland. Togdheer is bordered by Maroodi Jeex to the west, Saaxil to the north, Sanaag to the northeast, Sool to the east and Ethiopia to the south. Its capital is Burao.
The regions of Somaliland is divided into six administrative regions, Awdal, Sahil, Maroodi-Jeeh, Togdheer, Sanaag and Sool. These are in turn subdivided into twenty-two districts. Regions of Somaliland are the primary geographical divisions through which Somaliland is administered. A distinction is made between districts of grades A, B, C and D, with the classification being based on population, area, economy and production.
Damala Hagare is a town in the Sanaag region of Somaliland.
The Puntland–Somaliland dispute is a territorial dispute over the provinces of Sool, Sanaag and the Buuhoodle district of Togdheer region between the self-declared Republic of Somaliland and the Puntland state of Somalia.
Yubbe is a town in the Sanaag of Somaliland. There is a Somaliland military base.
Hadaftimo is an historic town in the eastern Sanaag region. It is home to several archaeological sites and ancient buildings. There is a Puntland military base.
Dhahar is a town in the eastern Sanaag region, and the capital of the Dhahar District. Puntland is in effective control, but Somaliland also has territorial claims.
Qaʽableh is a town in the eastern Sanaag region of Somaliland. It is the site of numerous archaeological sites and ancient tombs.
Buraan, also known as Hiil Buraan or Hiil Borraan, is a town in the eastern Sanaag region of Somaliland. It is effectively controlled by Somaliland, but it is a disputed area with Puntland.
Badhan District is a district located in the Sanaag region of Somaliland. Its capital is Badhan.
El Afweyn District is a district in the Sanaag region of Somaliland. Its capital lies at El Afweyn.
Erigavo District is a district in the central Sanaag region of Somaliland. It is the largest and most populous district in Sanaag. Its capital lies at Erigavo.
Dhahar District is an administrative district in the Sanaag region.
Hingalol District is a district in the eastern Sanaag region of Somaliland.
Khatumo State, officially the Khatumo State of Somalia, was a successor to the SSC Movement. Centred on the Sool, Sanaag regions and the Buuhoodle district of Togdheer region, its leaders declared the territory an autonomous state in 2012. By 2015 the state ceased to function and on 20 October 2017 in Aynaba, an agreement was signed between Khatumo President and the Somaliland government which stipulated the amendment of Somaliland's constitution and to re-integrate the territory into Somaliland. However, Vice President Khatumo expressed his disagreement with the agreement and remains actively opposed to Somaliland.
Tourism in Somaliland is regulated by the Somaliland's Ministry of Tourism.
The Governor of Sanaag is the chief executive of the Sanaag, leading the region's executive branch.
Mohammed Ahmed Alin Yusuf also known as Tiimbaro is a Somaliland politician, who is currently serving as the Governor of Awdal region since June 2020. He also served as the Governor of Sanaag region of Somaliland from January 2018 to June 2020.
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