Somalia country

 

Somalia Capital: Mogadishu

Somalia Dialing code: +252

Somalia Airport code: MGQ, HGA

Somalia Continent: Africa

Somalia Area: 246,199 sq mi  (637,657 km2)

Somalia Currency:  Somali Shilling

Somalia Official Language:  Somali, Arabic

Somalia Population: 9 million (Approx.)

Somalia National Day: 1 July

Somalia National Animal: Leopard

Somalia National Bird:  superb starling

Somalia National Fruit: No official

Somalia National Flower:  King Protea

Somalia National Tree: No official

Somalia National Sport: Football

Somalia Time zone: UTC +3 ( GMT +3)

Somalia Driving side: Right side of the road

Somalia Flag:

Star- represents Somalis live

Blue- represents the sky

Culture of the Somalia:

Most of Somalia has ethnic groups and a mix of rich and diverse cultural influences. It is Indigenous. Somalia's culture is mixed with ethnic groups and religious cultures. It is both rich and diverse in some areas. The most popular religion in Somalia is Islam.

Somalia is full of Nature, and the people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Its mixed religious influences attract visitors.

Must visit places in the Somalia:

• Kismayo
• Mogadishu
• Las Geel

Traditional Festivals in Somalia:

• Independence Day
• Republic Day
• Eid al-Fitr

Somalia Must-try Foods:

• Bariis iskukaris
• Cambuulo
• Somali halwa
• Beef suqaar

Weather in Somalia:

Somalia has two seasons: the Rainy season in April-June. The dry season is June-October.

Economics of the Somalia:

Somalia is more dependent on agriculture and livestock. Its GDP is $25 billion (approximately), ranking it 134 in the world. This country has 70 % debt. The natural source sector is Somalia's main source of income.

Somalia imports Tobacco, Cereals, petroleum, food, medicines, and machinery. Its exports are Livestock, Bananas, steel, metals, and Gold.

Somalia's export and import partners are Oman, Kuwait, India, the USA, Germany, Italy, and UAE.

Sports in the Somalia:

Football is the most popular and national sport in Somalia. Other popular sports in Somalia are football, basketball, volleyball, Squash, cycling, athletes, and Boxing.

Transport in Somalia:

How many airports are in Somalia?

There are 21 airports including international, private, and domestic.  Aden Adde International Airport is the biggest airport in Somalia.

Somalia's main public transport modes are buses, airlines, Railways, and water, which are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Somalia?

11 countries do not require visas. The government grants 22 e-visas and 21 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 169 countries.

The passport ranks 105 in the world.

Defense in Somalia:

Somalia is the safest country in the world. The Somali National Army, the Somali Navy, and the Somaliland Armed Forces are the military, with limited powers of 20,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $0.12 Billion approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 142.

Somalia Country Top 5 Interesting Facts:

• Somalia Has the Longest Coastline in Mainland Africa.
• Infamous Somali Pirates Are From This Country.
• Somalia Has One of the Highest Fertility Rates in the World.
• Somalia Is One of Africa’s Most Culturally Homogeneous Countries.
• Somali Homes Smell Good.