British Somaliland: Map & Borders Over Time
British Somaliland appears on 5 of the 39 border maps, from 1914 to 1945. Its mapped territory was largest in 1914, at roughly 470,000 km². Chronica Maps groups it with the England / UK lineage, shown in the same colour across periods.
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Territory of British Somaliland over time
Approximate area on each border map.
| Map year | Approx. area | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 470,000 km² | – |
| 1920 | 160,000 km² | -66% |
| 1930 | 160,000 km² | +0% |
| 1938 | 160,000 km² | +0% |
| 1945 | 200,000 km² | +24% |
Rulers (England / UK)
| Reign | Ruler |
|---|---|
| 1910–1936 | George V |
| 1936–1952 | Edward VIII / George VI |
| 1952–2022 | Elizabeth II |