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A traveller to Somalia is spoilt for choice in the number of things that can go wrong.
Travel Warning: Dangerous Destination
Somalia remains one of the world's most dangerous destinations. Travel is possible in the northern self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland, with the exception of the Sool, southern and eastern Sanaag regions and Buhoodle districts. These areas are in dispute with neighbouring Puntland which remains a no-go area.
On June 12, Somali gunmen shot and killed a driver working for the United Nation's World Food Programme. He was the third driver working for the WFP to be killed in Somalia this year.
Government troops with the aid of Ethiopian forces have ousted the Union of Islamic Courts militia and gained control of southern Somalia, including Mogadishu. The security situation remains extremely volatile with attacks still taking place in the capital. The potential for conflict remains extremely high and travellers should reconsider any plans to visit Puntland or southern Somalia.
severity: Extreme Danger
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Somalia
Population
8,025,190
Currency
Name: Somali Shilling
Code: SOS
Symbol: So
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Somali
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +3
Country Dialing Code
+252
Weights & Measures
Metric
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