culture
What percentage of Somalis are Muslim?
99.9%
When is Somalia's independence day?
July 1st
What is the common fruit eaten alongside many traditional Somali dishes?
Moos (Banana)
Who is the most famous Somali youtuber?
Chunkz
What are Somalia's official languages?
note: language is plural (more than one)
Somali and Arabic
What do Somali women typically wear at weddings?
Diirac
What is the currency used in Somalia?
Somali Shilling
What is Somalia's national dish?
Bariis (Rice)
Name a famous Somali athlete
Mo Farah
Name an animal in Somali
yaanyuur, faraas, geel, etc
What is the name of green powder used for skin, body, and hair?
Qaasil
What two countries colonized Somalia?
Italy and Great Britain
What is the most popular Somali desert?
Xaalwo/Halwo or Buuscud (cookies)
Name a famous Somali actor
Barkhad Abdi (Captain Phillips)
What would be the appropriate response to this question? "meeqa sano ayaad jirtaa?"
Responding with your age/how old you are
How long do Somali weddings last?
Typically 3-7 days
What type of government does Somalia have?
Democracy
Which of these is a common spice found in Somali food? a) cumin, b) paprika, c) sesame, d) thyme
A) Cumin
Who is Somalia's current president?
Translate this into english "aafka dabolaan waa dahab"
A closed mouth is like gold, means that your silence is worthy
Does Somalia have the longest coastline in Mainland Africa?
Yes or No
Yes, it stretches over 3,330 km
When did the Somali Civil war start?
Since 1981-1991 (roughly), is ongoing
What is a common Somali food that is also found in many other cultures?
Sambuus (Samosa, Dumpling)
Name A Famous Somali Singer
examples:
K'Naan, Suldaan Seeraar, Kiin Jaamac, Farhiyo Fiiska, Hasan Aden Samatar, etc
What language(s) is Somali greatly influenced by?
- many loan words