Unfortunately, Somalia is famous for its Somali pirates, shooting down of two American Black Hawk helicopters, wars and famines, but who knows that it has 3,300 km of beautiful tropical beaches with white sands and crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean that you can only imagine in another world.
The capital Mogadishu itself is a city full of contrasts, on one side you see the ruins of destroyed houses, on the other side a beautiful white mosque.. ancient ruins, very beautiful hotels, on the sea coast you see a destroyed lighthouse, and on the other hand an amazing dreamy beach with white sand. A tourist rides in an armored vehicle, on the other hand, people are smiling and faces are warm.
Somalia is a Muslim country that has the longest coastline in the continent of Africa, which is a source of enormous wealth for this country, not only that, this region has been inhabited since ancient times, so it hides very valuable archaeological sites that can also attract tourists, as it is home to a large number of diverse wild animals And here there is the largest number of camels in the world.
As you walk in the city, you feel that something is changing in this country. Signs of recovery are beginning to emerge in terms of construction, after two decades of wars and the absence of the state and the division of the country into three regions, and the capital’s airport has begun to receive flights from all directions and from major airlines, and the atmosphere is positive, The people are good and cooperative.
Let's ignore for a second all those many checkpoints, the people are really good, tourism is a great opportunity for them, and the potential of the country is huge.
In addition to the official Somali language, Somalis speak English, and sometimes other languages, the food is very delicious, you can see the passion in their hearts, they want to live and thrive and change their reality.
More than 50% of Somalia's population lives outside urban areas, in nomadic communities characterized by a patriarchal system.
As for the status of women, since the independence of Somalia in 1960, they have the right to vote, to educate and to work. In 1975 the Family Law was passed, according to which women enjoy the same rights as men with regard to marriage, divorce and inheritance. Somali women do not wear the niqab, but they cover their hair with a veil. Many believe that Somali women are the most beautiful in Africa.
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📸 + 💬: Kristijan Iličić
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