British Somaliland

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British Somaliland

Name

British Somaliland

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Historical

Summary

British Somaliland was a protectorate of the United Kingdom located in the Horn of Africa. It was established following the defeat of local resistance movements and served as a strategic colonial outpost. The territory gained independence in 1960 before uniting with the former Italian Somaliland.

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