Puntland, officially the Puntland State of Somalia, is an autonomous territory formed in 1998 that became a Federal Member State. Puntland is located in the northeastern part of Somalia and its state capital is the city of Garoowe in the Nugal region.
was once an ancient kingdom which had strong trade links with Egyptexporting ivory, animals, gold, blackwood and aromatic resin. More recently though it contained the largest sultanate ever established in the territory, the imperial ruling house of Warsangali.
Highlights
Sunnrise at EYL Italian Fort
Visit Eyl former Somali pirate capital
Daarta Sayidka Fort
Swim and boat ride at EYL Beach
An open-air art museum is located in the Old Daawad and Badey Villages in EYL
During the Battle of Italy, EYL Military Base was used by the British. Spend the night in Eyl