Somalia / Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya / جمهورية الصومال الفيدرالية – Let’s explore here
Somalia is an arid country on the Horn of Africa in East Africa. About twice the size of Norway, it has the longest coastline in Africa (2070 miles). In the North lie the Galgodon Highlands – desert-like mountains. It has a long and very troubled history, involving much political instability, resulting in it being one of the least developed and poorest countries on the planet. It shares land borders with Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya.
What currency do they use in Somalia?
In Somalia they use the Somali Shilling, although US dollars are also accepted in many places. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not accepted outside of the capital. Traveller’s cheques are not accepted. There are very few ATMs outside of the capital.
You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.
What language do they speak in Somalia?
They mainly speak Somali and Arabic in Somalia. Although English is also spoken widely, in particular among the younger generations. Some older people speak Italian.
What time zone is Somalia in?
Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.
Do I need a visa to visit Somalia?
We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!
What’s it like to drive in Somalia?
We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂
Current travels
Our current planned route takes us from Ethiopia and Djibouti to Somalia. Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂
Is wild camping legal in Somalia?
Yes, wild camping is fine in Somalia.
If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know!
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