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Somalia (/səˈmɑːliə, soʊ-, -ljə/so-MAH-lee-ə; Somali: Soomaaliya; Arabic: الصومال aṣ-Ṣūmāl), officially the Federal Republic of Somalia (Somali: Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Arabic: جمهورية الصومال الفدرالية Jumhūrīyat aṣ-Ṣūmāl al-Fidirālīyah), is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, and Kenya to the southwest. Somalia has the longest coastline on the continent's mainland, and its terrain consists mainly of plateaus, plains and highlands. Climatically, hot conditions prevail year-round, with periodic monsoon winds and irregular rainfall.
Somalia has a population of around 10.8 million. Around 85% of its residents are ethnic Somalis, who have historically inhabited the northern part of the country. Ethnic minorities are largely concentrated in the southern regions. The official languages of Somalia are Somali and Arabic, both of which belong to the Afroasiatic family. Most people in the country are Muslim, with the majority being Sunni.
The Somali Region (Somali: Gobolka Soomaalida) is the easternmost of the nine ethnic divisions (kililoch) of Ethiopia. It is often called Soomaali Galbeed ("Western Somalia") on account of its geographical position within the Greater Somalia matrix. The state borders the Ethiopian regions of Oromia, Afar and Dire Dawa (Diridhawa) to the west, as well as Djibouti to the north, Somalia to the north, east and south, and Kenya to the south-west.
The capital of the Somali Regional State is Jijiga. Previously, it had been centered at Kebri Dahar (Qabridahare) until 1992, when it was moved to Gode. On April 1994, the capital was moved again to its present location on account of political considerations. Other major towns and cities include: Degehabur, Kebri Dahar, Shilavo, Geladin, Kelafo, Werder and Shinile.
The Somali Region covers much of the traditional territory of Ogaden and it formed a large part of the pre-1995 province of Hararghe. The population is predominantly Somali, and there is internal pressure to remove Ethiopian rule. There have been attempts to incorporate the area into a Greater Somalia. In the 1970s, Somalia invaded Ethiopia in support of a local guerrilla movement, igniting the Ogaden War, which Somalia lost due to timely military intervention from the Soviet Union and its ally Cuba. Despite this defeat, local groups still seek either to become part of Somalia or independent, frequently resorting to violence; one such action, the 2007 Abole oil field raid, has led to a series of military reprisals against civilians accused of supporting the Ogaden National Liberation Front.
Keep up-to-date with the latest news, subscribe here: http://bit.ly/AFP-subscribe MasterCard has begun issuing credit cards in Somalia in a bid to tap the $1.6 billion annual remittances business, which was disrupted by anti-terrorism restrictions. After decades of conflict Somalia has no formal banking sector. Money transfer companies that enable the quick and easy movement of cash in and out of the country keep many families and businesses afloat. Follow AFP English on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AFPnewsenglish Latest news on AFP English Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFP Share your top stories on Google+ http://bit.ly/AFP-Gplus
Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Minnesota, on the topic of Somalia credit: 2013 Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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Earth from Space is presented by Kelsea Brennan-Wessels from the ESA Web-TV virtual studios. In the one-hundred-thirteenth edition, visit the Cal Madow mountain range in northern Somalia. See also http://www.esa.int/spaceinimages/Images/2014/07/Cal_Madow_mountain_range_Somalia to download the image. Credit: ESA
As the Somali Region emerges from conflict and instability, the renewable energy sector will play a crucial role in its continued growth. Access to affordable energy drives development. It is essential for cold storage in the fishing and dairy industries; to power operating theaters and respirators in hospitals; and to keep irrigation systems flowing on farms. Telecoms need reliable power to keep Somalis connected globally, and electricity allows businesses to stay open later and streets to be lit for enhanced security at night. But fewer than a quarter of Somalis have access to electricity. Instead, most rely on biomass, like charcoal or wood, for their energy needs. The Somali energy sector is currently made up of independent power producers, relying mainly on imported petroleum b...
George Galloway speaking on Somalia in Parliament. Credit to: http://couchtripper.com
Sally O'Neill on Trócaire's history in Somalia. Credit: Music used under Creative Commons Licence, 'Realness' and 'Difference' by Kai Engel.
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Somalia was country number 155/196 on my Expedition promoting Positive Peace through Sustainable Tourism. Please note that this experience was my own, and I think it's important to respect that we each have our own experiences when we travel and share that however we'd like to. I went into Somalia with an open mind and had a truly educational experience thanks to the Peace Hotel 1 and everyone who helped me out there, ensuring my safety while also making sure that I saw the true, raw and beautiful aspects of Mogadishu. Please spare all negative comments as they are not welcome in this community. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to experience Somalia and the truly kind people and I hope to go back again soon! One thing I took away from this trip and the many I've been on, is that d...
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Mogadishu city is hotspot newest Tourist Destination as peace engulfs the city.
Alhamdulilaah I was lucky enough to go on holiday with my family to Somalia this year. It was so lovely to be back home, and to see my family and friends I haven't seen in over a decade!! I really hope you guys enjoyed this video, and seeing how Mogadishu is rising! We still have a long way to go, but the progress is undeniable.
World's deadliest tourist Destination. Editor-Jitendra Kumar Jitu Voice-Anju Paudel Travelling should be more than packing bags, travelling long way to a 7star hotel and visiting some of most likely visited tourist destination. According to my idea of holiday, if you have a charged pocket, a desire to taste some adventure (or taste death) then you must visit Somalia. Somalia is on the Horn of Africa, and is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the north-west, and Kenya on its south-west. On June 21, the US Federal Government has issued a Travel Warning for the country. Travel to Somalia is EXTREMELY NOT recommended as the conflict continues. Somalia is noted as the world's unsafe travel destination and is one of the most dangerous places on Earth. Somalia is home to the largest c...
Iv'e been visited the tourist pearl Mogadishu Beach - check it out!
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When most people think of the country Somalia, they associate it with the only areas national media cover, pirates, extremist terrorism, famine and war. A self declared independent state of this country named Somaliland seemed to be different from the rest, the people were happy, it was safe to travel too and they seek peace following the 1988 Somali war. Somaliland is a self declared independent state, that has been fighting for recognition since the 1960’s. Since then, Somaliland has managed to instate its own visa’s, currency, police force and even access to reliable internet. I wanted to discover more about the somali people are what they are really like, and how they live their lives. So i researched ways to get into the country. Crossing the border is relatively easy in fact, you ju...