Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, east of Ethiopia.
Between A.D. 800 and 1100, immigrant Muslim Arabs and Persians set up coastal trading posts along the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, solidifying p ...
Longitude: 49
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Somalia:
12,254.659 km
Terrain:
Mostly flat to undulating plateau rising to hills in north.
Natural Resources:
Uranium and largely unexploited reserves of iron ore, tin, gypsum, bauxite, copper, salt, natural gas, likely oil reserves.
Industries:
Light industries, including sugar refining, textiles, wireless communication.
Population: 13,017,273
Distribution varies greatly throughout the country; least densely populated areas are in the northeast and central regions, as well as areas along the Kenyan border; most populated areas are in and around the cities of Mogadishu, Marka, Boorama, Hargeysa, and Baidoa as shown on this population distribution map.
Area: 637,657 km2
almost five times the size of Alabama; slightly smaller than Texas
Strategic location on Horn of Africa along southern approaches to Bab el Mandeb and route through Red Sea and Suez Canal.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ara | Arabic |
| som | Somali |
Somali (official), Arabic (official), Italian, English
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| SOS | Somali shilling | Sh |
Capital City: Mogadishu
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 6:37 pm (GMT+03:00)
Visiting Somalia
You're in for a treat! Somalia is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful beaches and coastal areas
- Unique traditional markets
- High levels of political instability and conflict
- Health concerns such as malaria
- Limited tourist infrastructure
- 5EXTREME RISK
Travel is unsafe and should be avoided
- Somali cuisine features rice, meat, and spices.
- Popular dishes include Bariis and Sambuusa.
- Freshly brewed Somali tea and tropical fruits are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the beaches of Mogadishu
- Explore the Laas Geel cave paintings
- Experience the bustling markets of Hargeisa
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