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| | Somalia Demographics and Geography - Columbia Gazetteer of the World Online |
 | | The country is divided into eighteen regions: Awdal, Bakool, Benadir, Bari, Bay, Galguduud, Gedo, Hiran, Jubbada Dhexe, Jubbada Hoose, Mudugh, Nugaal, Sanaag, Shabeellaha Dhexe, Shabeellaha Hoose, Sool, Togdheer, and Woqooyi Galbeed. |
 | | The region know as the Somaliland Republic, though not recognized by any government, is the most stable region in Somalia, because of the dominance of a ruling clan and economic infrastructure that was left behind by the military assistance programs of the U.S., Brtain, and Russia. |
 | | Order still has not been restored throughout Somali, and discussions regarding the establishment of a new government are ongoing in Kenya, and warlords and other groups are continuing to fight for control of Mogadishu and other southern territory. |
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