, which contains the Shahada and should never be flown at half-mast. Current Status : Information regarding Somaliland's international recognition as a sovereign state. Developments : Recent steps like submitting an independent international dialing code (+259) to the ITU. Further Exploration Learn more about the history and political status of Somaliland on Wikipedia. Explore the cultural norms and greetings of the Somali people at the Cultural Atlas. Read about the differences between Somaliland and Somalia from a travel perspective at Rocky Road Travel. or perhaps learn more about positive Somali cultural expressions