Where is Puntland Somalia?

* Area: 45,000 km2 (17,000 sq mi)

* Population: 3 million (2020)

* Capital: Garowe

* Borders:

* Djibouti (north)

* Ethiopia (west and south)

* Somalia (south and east)

* Climate:

* Hot and dry in the coastal plains

* Cooler and more humid in the mountainous areas

* Terrain:

*Rugged coastline with a few sandy beaches

* Mountains in the north and south

* Plateaus in the central region

Political and Economic Features:

* Government: Autonomous state within Somalia

* Economy:

* Livestock and agriculture (primarily maize and sorghum)

* Fishing

* Tourism (in the northern regions)

* Religion: Islam

Regions and Cities:

* Regions:

* Bari

* Karkaar

* Mudug

* Nugal

* Cities:

* Garowe (capital)

* Bosaso

* Qardho

* Erigavo

* Galkaio