Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
»If you need to wire money, you'll find
Dahabshiil
(
www.dahabshiil.com
)
,
Western
Union
(
www.westernunion.com
)
and
WorldRemit
(
www.worldremit.com
)
offices in
Hargeisa.
PRACTICALITIES
»Electricity is 220V, 50Hz, with square three-pin sockets as used in the UK.
»The metric system is used for weights and measures.
Public Holidays
As well as major Islamic holidays, these are the principal public holidays in Somaliland:
Restoration of Somaliland Sovereignty
18-19 May
Independence Day
26 June
Telephone
»The international dialling code for Somaliland is +2522.
»There are several private telephone companies including Telesom and Somtel in Somalil-
and.
»International telephone calls made from Somaliland are the cheapest in Africa (less than
US$0.20 per minute).
»Mobile-phone coverage is good and being continuously expanded as new phone towers
are built. Mobile-phone users can use their phones in Somaliland. If you have a GSM
phone that is unlocked you can purchase a new SIM card from any Telesom or Somtel
branch - this gives you a local number to call from and is much cheaper in the long run
compared to global roaming.
Visas
»You will need a visa to enter Somaliland. Visas are
not
issued at the airport.
