[1] This census did not count for the Christians in Somaliland who continue to practice their religion secretly or could not be contacted due to language barriers or fear of persecution.
[2] The foreign Christian demographics include United Nations workers or other humanitarian agencies with bases in Hargeisa.
[citation needed] In the ancient city of Mundus, located near Heis, archaeologists have found evidences of Christian worship in the fifth century.
Among these artefacts is high-quality millefiori glass; it features red flower disks superimposed on a green background.
[5] The small number of Christians in the region today comes mostly from similar Catholic institutions in Aden, Djibouti and Berbera.