Camel is a widely recognized symbol in Somalia because they can provide meat, milk, transportation, income, and status for those who own one.
Restaurants are popular in many cities in Somalia.
Some educated adults in Somalia can speak five languages or more.
Somalia is in East Africa, with a population of 15 million people. Its capital is Mogadishu, and their currency is Somali Shilling. The official language in Somalia is Somali.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Mi’raaj Nabi (Date varies)
- Labor Day (May 1)
- Eid-ul-Fitr (Date varies)
- Independence Day (Jun 26)
- Republic Day (Jul 1)
- Eid Al Adha (Date varies)
- Islamic New Year (Date varies)
- Ashura (Date varies)
- Mawlid Nabi (Date varies)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
It has no world heritage site but has five national parks:
- Daallo Mountain
- Hargeisa National Park
- Jilib National Park
- Kismayo National Park
- Lag Badana National Park
Want to learn more? Check out Somalia’s tourism website!
Also check out the National Museum of Somalia.
Fun activities to do
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