British Somaliland
geographical name
former British protectorate in eastern Africa bordering on the Gulf of Aden; capital Hargeisa; since 1960 part of Somalia
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“British Somaliland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/British%20Somaliland. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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