Basics
Where is Somalia located?
On the east coast of Africa, also known as the "Horn of Africa" because of it's pointed shape.
Why has Somalia recently been winning fights against al-Shabaab?
They have more advanced weapons, especially drones.
What happened in 1960?
Somalia gained independence from Britian and Italy
What war started in 1977?
The Ogaden War (Somalia against Ethiopia)
What are Somalia's natural resources?
iron ore, tin, gypsum, bauxite, copper, salt, natural gas, and oil
What has al-Shabaab been doing?
guerilla warfare, suicide bombing, assassination
What happened with the pastoral groups that migrated inland?
They formed clans, many of which still exist and have influence today,
What did Siad Barre promote?
Scientific socialism (inspired by Karl Marx, wanted to increase literacy.
Is Somalia's population growing or shrinking?
Growing
What natural resource does Somalia not have right now?
Water/rain
Who led Somalia when they lost the first war against Ethiopia?
Aḥmad Grāñ
What problems did overthrowing Barre cause?
Civil war, famine, US and UN soldiers getting involved/killed
Is Somalia's economy growing or shrinking?
Growing
What does Somalia rely on from imports?
Fuel and food
Who controlled which parts of Somalia after colonization?
British Somaliland (North)
Italian Somaliland (South)
Djibouti (French)
What terrorist group formed in Somalia and still exists today?
al-Shabaab
What is Somalia's real GDP
$26.77 billion
How much has hunger increased in the past year?
25%
Why did Somalia have many port cities such as Mogadishu and Berbera?
It had a long coastline that was close to trading countries and lots of valuable exports.
When was Somalia's current government formed?
2012