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Somalia Shopping, Culinary, and Accommodation

Africa

Shopping

Overview

Gold and silver jewellery, woven fabrics, basketry, meerschaum and wood carvings. Shop opening hours: Sat-Thurs 08.00-12.30 and 16.30-19.00.

Nightlife

Introduction

Ritual dances, music and folk songs are integral parts of the numerous festivals.

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Culinary

Overview

Local specialties include lobster, crab, squid, fresh tuna, Somali bananas, mangoes and papayas. A traditional Somali dish is grilled young goat with spiced rice. Otka is dried meat (preferably camel) fried with butter and spices. Injera is a large, fluffy pancake. Black and brown tea from China and chai are popular drinks.

Accommodation

Hotels

Mogadishu and Hargeisa offer international standard hotels. Other hotels are located in Afgoi, Berbera, Borama, Burao, Kismayo and Marka.

Culture

Religion

100% Sunni Muslims.

Social Rules of Conduct

Cultural traditions, dance, song and handicrafts are preserved despite increasing modernization. Casual attire is accepted. One should respect regional manners. Tipping: 10-15% in hotels and restaurants.

Climate

Best travel time

Four Seasons. The hot and very dry Jilal begins around January. The first rainy season Gu lasts from March to June. Hagaa in August brings hot, dry monsoon winds and dust clouds. The second rainy season, Dayr, lasts from September to December.

Country data

Phone prefix

+252

Area (sq km)

637657

Population

15,893,222 (Source: homosociety)

Population density (per square km)

17

Population statistics year

2020

Main emergency number

888

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