Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and is officially known as the Federal Republic of Somalia. The lovely beaches and national parks of Somalia form the major tourist attractions. The Somalian government is building the tourism industry of Somalia around the beaches and national parks.
Somali Shilling (SOS)
637,657 square km (246,200 square miles)
10,085,638 (estimated)
Somali, Arabic
252
EAT (UTC+3)
As Somalia is very close to the equator, its climate does not see any major change throughout the year. The conditions are perennially hot with the monsoon winds and irregular rainfall providing breaks from the heat. The average temperature in Somalia ranges between 30 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius. Northern Somalia witnesses the highest fluctuations in temperature where average temperatures in July reach 45 degrees Celsius and reach below the freezing point in December.
The coastline of Somalia is the longest in the continent of Africa. The Somalian terrain mostly consists of plateaus, highlands and plains.
Territory & Capital :
The northern part of Somalia is marked by the mountain ranges from where the plateaus start from. Shimbiris, with a height of about 2,416 meters, is the highest peak in Somalia.
Mogadishu, which is popularly known as Hamar (Xamar), is the capital of Somalia. It is the largest city in Somalia and has a rich history.
Suitable Visiting Seasons :
The periods between June and August and between January and early February follow the rainy season and have more the pleasant temperatures compared to the rest of the period. These periods are the best time to visit Somalia.
Somalian Transport consists of highways, several ports and airways.
Somalia’s Ministry of Interior has to be contacted for its Tourist and Immigration Info.
