Awdal
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Awdal (Somali: Awdal; Arabic: اودال Awdāl) is the westernmost region of the Republic of Somaliland. Its capital is Borame. Awdal is bordered by Ethiopia to its south, Djibouti to its west, the Somaliland region of Maroodi-Jeh(formerly Waqooyi Galbeed) to its east and the Gulf of Aden. Awdal is one of the six regions of the de-facto country of Somaliland.
Somaliland is a self-proclaimed country but in reality many countries has dealings with the country as if it was a recognised country, this is due to its remarkable achievements politically in comparison to neighboring Somalia where 16 years of civilwar have devastated the country. |Republic of Somaliland]] (former British Somaliland).
Awdal region is relatively affluent, contrasting the perception of the Horn of Africa as being war-torn and famine-stricken. The chaos of the war between Somaliland and Somalia in the late 1980's and its aftermath has not ravaged this area quite so much as the rest of the country. For example, the residents of Awdal enjoy the region's most advanced telecommunications network, with fairly reliable cell phone service and internet access. Additionally, agriculture, mining and industry in the area are all profitable enough to allow a comfortable standard of living for the majority of residents, by Sub-Saharan standards. Awdal is also the home of Amoud University. The current president of Somaliland, Dahir Rayaale Kahin hails from the Awdal region.
Awdal region consists of four districts:
Zeila, Lughaya, Baki, Borame
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| Regions of Somaliland |  |
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| Awdal | Saaxil | Sanaag | Sool | Togdheer | Woqooyi Galbeed | |
