1. SOMALIASomalia is steeped in thousands of years of history. The ancient Egyptians spoke of it as "God's Land" (the Land of Punt), and the ancient Romans called it Cape Aromatica. The country is named for the legendary father of the Somali people, Samaal (or Samale).
Somalia is on the outer edge of the Somali Peninsula and wraps around the Horn of Africa. It's the fabled land of fragrant myrrh and frankincense, of ‘Black Berber’. This country, with Africa's longest coastline, is ideal for those travelers who like to sun, sea and beach.
Travel in Somalia is more than the seeing of sights: It's feeling the intense flavors of vibrant culture and tradition.
2. THE IMPRESSIVE RUGGED LANDSCHAP
Somalia have an extremely diverse landscapes in its nature. The country is blessed with home to an unbelievable land diversity that includes hills, waterfalls, deserts, rivers, mountains and large areas of flat lands.
The southern part of Somalia that is not mountainous, is an area of fertile lowlands. It seems behind every corner there’s something that takes your breath away.
3. THE INCREDIBLE FOOD
The Somali cuisine is the place where you can taste all the goodness and it's one of the world’s most sophisticated and diverse cuisine.
Somalis prefer to eat shared meals with family or friends. Frying is the most common method of cooking. Somalis like to eat with their hands.
Some popular Somali foods are Anjero (a pancake-like flatbread), Sambuus (one of Somalia's most beloved snacks), Halwa known as Xalwo (a popular confection served during special occasions). Most Somali dishes were served with meat and banana on the side. So you can fill your stomach freely with delicious Somali specialties.
4. NOMADS LIFESTYLE
A visit to Somalia wouldn’t be complete without experiencing the Somali nomadic culture and lifestyle.
Many Somalis are nomadic or semi-nomadic herders. Somali culture has been greatly influenced by their nomadic heritage.
5. NICE PEOPLE
Somalia is home to a people of great ethnic, from the Horn of Africa. Peopled with tall, dark and handsome men and beautiful long limbed, ebony skinned women. They're the most kind and friendly people, with incomparable great hospitality and warmth of its people.
Wherever you go, you will receive a warm welcome and people would always try to help you.
6. GOOD WEATHER
Somalia has a tropical but not torrid climate, and they recognize four seasons, two rainy (gu and day) and two dry (jiilaal and hagaa). In the low areas, the mean temperature ranges from about 24° C to 31° C (75° to 88° F ). The plateau region is cooler, the southwest warmer.
Somalia is at the equator next to the Indian Ocean, with a great, warm and sunny weather ☼.
7. UNIQUE TRADITION & CULTURE
Somali culture is unique in the world as the country, with its nomadic traditions. No wonder why Somalis having so strong tradition and culture, if you see that they're the only country in Africa, who have the same language, culture and tradition. There's a time and place for everything and everyone.
So, don't hesitate to visit Somalia!... you'll be blown away by Somalia’s hospitality, affability and warmth.
8. DIVING
Somalia, a diving secret of the Indian Ocean. Bajuni and Koyama Islands are the most popular places to dive in Somalia.
Diving the Bajuni islands is a great. The reefs are unbleached and untouched; with depths from 10m to 35m. Fish shoals are huge and the water really warm: 27 - 32°C. Some dugongs are often seen in the Bajuni Islands and there are reports of a large group migration.
A trip to Somalia is as much an adventure itself as the diving.
9. NATURAL BEAUTY
Somalia’s scenic wonders are legendary. From northern highland to the southern lowland. Feast your eyes on the astounding beauty, mountains, waterfalls, rivers, deserts and coasts you have ever seen!
10. PARADISE BEACHES
Somalia have many of the best cleanest beaches in the world. The country have the longest coastline on the African continent, and as such, has beautiful unspoiled beaches.
