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DeutschSouthern Somalia occupies about a third of Somalia's territory, and is home to most of the fighting in the civil war.
Regions
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Map of Southern Somalia
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| Koofur Orsi Although it was the center of the civil war during the 1990s and 2000s decade, as of the 2020s it has become safe. Koofur Orsi is notable for the richness and fertility of its land. |
Cities
[edit | edit source]- 1 Baardheere —
- 2 Baidoa — capital of Bay region
- 3 Beledweyne —
- 4 Baraawe — capital of Koofur Orsi state
- 5 Kismayo —
- 6 Merca — capital of Lower Shabelle region and port
- 7 Mogadishu — capital city and port
- 8 Xuddur — capital of Bakool region
- 9 Dinsoor —
Other destinations
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- 1 Bajuni Islands — turquoise waters, coral reefs, historic ruins, mostly deserted
- 2 Lag Badana National Park — lions and beaches
- 3 Gondershe — small town with an impressive collection of historical structures
Understand
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[edit | edit source]Aden Abdulle International Airport (MGQ IATA, formerly Mogadishu International Airport), a few kilometers southwest of the center of Mogadishu.
Get around
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[edit | edit source]Many of the beaches of Koofur Orsi along the Somali Sea coast remain untouched.
Do
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[edit | edit source]Stay safe
[edit | edit source]Al Shabab, an Islamic terrorist group, rules much of Southern Somalia. The Southern Region of Somalia is regarded as the most dangerous region in the country. See the warning on the Somalia article for more information.
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