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What is Somalia known for?

Somalia

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Somalia
- Somalia, easternmost country of Africa, on the Horn of Africa.
- It extends from just south of the Equator northward to the Gulf of Aden and occupies an important geopolitical position between sub-Saharan Africa and the countries of Arabia and southwestern Asia.
- The capital, Mogadishu, is located just north of the Equator on the Indian Ocean.
Somalia has so much to offer, here are some of the things Somalia is known for.
- Mogadishu The fascinating streets of the former ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean'.
- Hargeisa A lively gold market where haggling erupts over jewellery.
- Berbera The pleasure of a soft drink and fresh fish while relaxing on white-sand beaches.
- Las Geel This astounding archaeological site, festooned in ancient rock art, tells of Somalia’s mysterious past.
- Raas Xaafun A remarkable vista at the tip of the Horn of Africa.
- Merca Myriad alleyways in this wonderful old Arab coastal town.
- Bajuni Islands A fantastic archipelago blessed with glistening white-sand beaches.
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