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* Laas Gaal - Located in the nationside outside Hargeisa and the site is a definite must-see. It is a complex of caves and rock shelters that contain excellently preserved cave paintings (see the banner at the top of this page for a sample). The paintings represent some of the earliest known art in the Horn of Africa and the African continent, dating back to 9,000 B.C. To visit this place, a letter from the Ministry of Tourism must be obtained and a fee of USD $20 must be paid. An SPU may be required for this trip. | * Laas Gaal - Located in the nationside outside Hargeisa and the site is a definite must-see. It is a complex of caves and rock shelters that contain excellently preserved cave paintings (see the banner at the top of this page for a sample). The paintings represent some of the earliest known art in the Horn of Africa and the African continent, dating back to 9,000 B.C. To visit this place, a letter from the Ministry of Tourism must be obtained and a fee of USD $20 must be paid. An SPU may be required for this trip. | ||
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[[file:Woqooyi Galbeed banner.jpg|1280px|The ancient Laas Gaal rock paintings.
Woqooyi Galbeed, sometimes known as Maroodi Jeex, is one of the administrative regions of the self-declared republic of Somaliland. Containing Somaliland's capital and two largest cities, it forms the most populous and important region in the nation. It also houses the largest number of attractions and sights when compared to the rest of Somaliland.
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Cities
- Hargeisa — the capital city of Somaliland and Woqooyi Galbeed, and is perhaps the safest city in the entire Horn of Africa. It's very cosmopolitan, with a rich history and culture.
- Berbera — major port and the economic lifeline of the Somaliland economy.
- Gabiley — one of the oldest towns of Northern Somalia.
- Tog Wajaale — a town that sits right on the border of Somaliland and Ethiopia, divided in half between the two countries.
Woqooyi Galbeed Halal Travel Guide
Travel as a Muslim to Woqooyi Galbeed
There is a major international airport in Hargeisa which connects the region to numerous other countries.
Get Around
What to See
- Laas Gaal - Located in the nationside outside Hargeisa and the site is a definite must-see. It is a complex of caves and rock shelters that contain excellently preserved cave paintings (see the banner at the top of this page for a sample). The paintings represent some of the earliest known art in the Horn of Africa and the African continent, dating back to 9,000 B.C. To visit this place, a letter from the Ministry of Tourism must be obtained and a fee of USD $20 must be paid. An SPU may be required for this trip.
Laas Geel rock - Laas Geel
What to Do
Halal Restaurants in Woqooyi Galbeed
Stay Safe
When venturing outside of the capital, Hargeisa, it is compulsory to take a government security guard with you, called a "SPU". It is feasible to apply for an exemption, but is a time-consuming process.
News & References Woqooyi Galbeed
Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Woqooyi Galbeed
- Awdal - a region that borders to the west
- Ethiopia - it's feasible to cross the border by land at Tog Wajaale
- Sanaagh - a region that borders to the north-east
- Togdheer - a region that borders to the east
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