History
What sea lies to the north of Somalia?
The red sea.
What is the name of the Somali traditional garment worn by mans?
khamis or shalvar kameez.
What languages are spoken is Somalia?
Somali or Arabic
What colors are on the Somalia flag?
blue with a white star
What is the capital city of Somalia?
mogadishu
what is the population of Somalia?
Around 17 million
What is the largest city is Somalia?
Mogadishu
What common greeting is use in Somalia?
Salaam Alaykum ( peace be upon you).
What is the national sport of Somalia?
Football (soccer).
What day of the week is considered a public holiday in Somalia for Friday prayer?
Friday.
In what year did Somalia become a member of the African union?
1963
What is the national dish of Somalia?
Bariis iskukaris ( somali-style rice and spices and meat).
What is the name of the tradition shawl or scarf over their dresses?
Garbasaar
What traditional drink is commonly enjoyed in Somalia?
Shaah ( Somail tea).
Which ocean is Somalia located along?
The Indian ocean.
What is the primary role of the Somali national Army (SNA) in recent years?
Fighting against the extremist group AI-shabaab and maintaining internal security.
What is the name of the long, flowing garment worn by Somali woman during special occasions, like wedding?
Guntiino
What is the name of Somali beverage made from tamarind or hibiscus flower?
Qamarey
What is the name of Somalia's international airport in mogadishu?
Aden Adde international airport.
What is the name of major port city in southern Somalia?
Kismayo
What was the Dervish movement is Somalia, and who led it?
A nationalist resistance movement against colonial powers led by the sayyid mohammed abdullah hassan in the early 20th century.
What is the name of the Somali dish made from fried dough, often eaten as a snake during Ramadan?
Kebbeh or Bur
What type of government system does Somalia currently use?
Federal parliamentary republic
What is the time zone of Somalia?
East Africa time (EAT), UTC+3.
what is the name of the Somali national airline that ceased operations during the civil war but was revived in 2010s?
Somali airlines.