Mudug
Template:Short description Template:Infobox settlement Mudug (Template:Langx) is an administrative region (gobol) in north-central Somalia. Spread across an area of Template:Cvt, the northern half of Mudug is part of Puntland whilst the southern half is part of Galmudug State, both of which are autonomous states within the Federal Republic of Somalia.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> It features a rural economy based largely on pastoralist livelihoods and limited agriculture. The security environment is volatile due to inter-clan feuds and conflicting jurisdiction, which has resulted in humanitarian and governance challenges.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Geography
Mudug is an administrative region (gobol) in north-central Somalia. Spread across an area of Template:Cvt,<ref name="Pop"/> the northern half of Mudug is part of Puntland whilst the southern half is part of Galmudug State, both of which are autonomous states within the Federal Republic of Somalia.<ref name="EU">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="CIA">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Physiographically, it is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, by the Somali regions of Nugal and Galguduud to the north and south respectively, and the Indian Ocean on the east. The provincial capital is Galkayo.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Constisting of five districts—Galdogob, Galkayo and Jariban in Puntland, and the Harardhere and Hobyo districts in Galmudug—the region has been characterised by political polarisation.<ref name="EU"/><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The districts are further subdivided into villages such as Dajimale, Galbarwaaqo, Halabokhad, Roox, and War Galoh.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Demographics and economy
As of 2019, Mudug had a population of 864,700 inhabitants.<ref name="Pop"/> The economy is predominantly pastoral and agro-pastoral including livestock.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Mudug experiences armed conflicts due to inter-clan violence, and different controlling authorities in the region. These conflicts have resulted in multiple civilian fatalities, and displacement of thousands. The volatile security environment has resulted in humanitarian and governance challenges.<ref name="EU"/>