| Adal | |
 | |
Location  | |
| State | Somaliland |
|---|---|
| Capital | Borama |
| Surface | 21,374 km² |
| Inhabitants | 417.000 (2004 estimate) |
Adal (Awdal) is a region of the Somaliland.
To know
Most travelers who come to Adal are simply passing through on the way to Djibouti. Though often overlooked by the few tourists who come to the country, this administrative region of the self-declared republic of Somaliland is a destination in its own right. Named after the ancient Sultanate of Adal (a multi-ethnic Muslim medieval kingdom located in the Horn of Africa), the Adal region now has very little of the wealth and power that once existed here. However, it's not entirely without interesting sights, with the ancient ruins of Zeila and the spectacular coastline certainly worth a visit.
Background
In 2010, the regional government attempted to secede from the Somaliland government, which in turn had split off from the Somali government in Mogadishu. He proposed the establishment of a state called Awdalland, however from a tourist's point of view, traveling to this region is quite similar to traveling to the rest of Somaliland.
Territories and tourist destinations
The Adal region is administratively composed of five districts.
Urban centers
- Borama - Capital of Adal.
- Baki - Former capital of Adal (until the early nineties).
- Tell it - Located on the border with theEthiopia and connected halfway between the capital Borama and the city of Gabiley.
- Lughaya - Coastal city 50 km from the main port of Djibouti.
- Zeila - Located on the coast of the Gulf of Aden near the border with Djibouti.
Other destinations
- Amud - Archaeological site.
How to get
By plane
There is an international airport at Borama with a surprising number of destinations and services. Daallo Airlines operates flights to Hargheisa, Bosaso, Burao, Gallacaio, Mogadishu, Djibouti, Addis Ababa, Dubai is Jeddah.
How to get around
What see
The main attractions of Adal are:
- Mosque of Zeila - Ruins of an ancient mosque.
- Gulf of Aden - Its coasts are worth a visit.
