Somaliland has been self-declared independent since 1991 but it is still not recognised internationally The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all travel to Somalia, including Somaliland Somaliland tourism organisations insist their country is perfectly safe and actively promote tours The country boasts untouched beaches and ancient artifacts are a great lure Women on the beach must respect Islamic tradition and alcohol is banned

By Michael Gadd for MailOnline

Published: 04:45 EST, 11 March 2015 | Updated: 09:10 EST, 11 March 2015

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With mile upon mile of untouched golden beaches, corals reefs ripe for divers, ancient artifacts and a population desperate to impress. Somaliland is a country with plenty to offer tourists and it is actively encouraging visitors.

But unfortunately, the much-desired tourists are not flocking to the east African outpost, neighbouring Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somalia.

For starters, the country doesn't exist at all according to the international community, which recognises it only as part of Somalia, the troubled nation where piracy is rife and terrorist organisation Al-Shabaab is based.

Locals walk along some of the 528 miles of beachfront in Somaliland that the country is keen to promote

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Somaliland boasts 528 miles beach and great relics, yet isn't booming