High Level Aid Coordination Forum

The culture of Somaliland encompasses a wide range of Somali activity and Islamic structures that give Somaliland a rich cultural and historical heritage. Nomadic and Arab Islamic cultural significance have also played a key role on Somaliland's cultural history.

The clan structure is the main pillar of Somali culture. Somalis all hail from the same tribe, which is divided into six main clans and loads of subclans. The nomadic lifestyle also exerts a major influence on Somali culture.