tionPRESENTATION ABOUT SOMALIA

Introduction about Somalia

Today we want to present a brief presentation about our country Somalia.

Somalia Is one of the African Arab country, located in the east of the continent of Africa, a region known as the Horn of Africa bounded on the east by the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean.

Somalia has been inhabited since the Paleolithic period. Cave paintings said to date back to 9000 BC have been found in the northern part of the country. Somalia has long been known as a nation of poets Because of the beautiful views.

الله ورحمته عليكم السالمGood afternoon

The history of Somali people dates back so many centuries. The first time the word Somali mentioned in a history books was 3500 years ago, when the queen of Egypt Hatsebshut sent a fleet of 5 large ships and a crew of 250 men to Somalia which the Egyptians called The Land of Punt. Punt means “THE LAND OF SPICES” from the aromatic plants that grow there. The Egyptians wanted to trade and they brought jewels and glass beads that they exchanged for gold, elephant tusks myrrh, ostrich feathers, spices and different beads.

Some of these items, especially the aromatic ones were Egyptians used to their religious festivals and celebration.

الصومال جمهوريةJamhuuriyadda Soomaaliya

Somali Republic

Capital city (and largest city): Mogadishu

Official language(s): Somali, Arabic

Ethnic groups: Somali 92.4%, Arab 2%, Bantu 1.8%, other 3.8%

Religion: Islam 100% Independence from: Britain and Italy

Independence Day: June 26 and July 1- 1960 (unit of land)

Population (2010 estimate): 9,359,000

Currency: Somali shilling

Climate: The climate of Somalia as a tropical hot and dry and semi dry

Land Area: 627,340 sq. km (242,216 sq. miles)

Land Divisions 18 regions including: Awdal, Bakool, Banaadir, Bari, Bay, Galguduud, Gedo, Hiiraan, Jubbada Dhexe, Jubbada Hoose, Mudug, Nugaal, Sanaag, Shabeellaha Dhexe, Shabeellaha Hoose, Sool, Togdheer and Woqooyi Galbeed.

Somalia's most famous cities: the capital city Mogadishu, Baidoa, Hargeisa, Baladwayne, Baraawe, Berbera, Burma, Bossaso, Las Anod, Merka ,Garowe.

Countries border to Somalia: bordered by Djibouti and Eritrea to the northwest, Kenya to the southwest, the Gulf of Aden with Yemen to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, and Ethiopia to the west.

System of government: Republic of coalition

SOMALIA LOCATION IN THE WORLD -Somalia is located in East Africa besides the Indian Ocean and

the Gulf of Aden.

SOMALIA MAP-It shows the capital city in south east and other important cities in Somalia

and the main two rivers in Jubba River, Shabele River

ROAD OF TRADE IN ANCIENT TIME-The map shows The Silk Road extending from southern Europe through

Arabia, Somalia, India and Java until it reaches China.

Somalia is one of fewest country in the world that’s people are 100% Muslim. Somalia Muslims are all Sunnis who practice the Shaafi faith. The people living in Somalia speak Somali and Arabic.

History of Islam in Somalia from Prophet Mohamed's era, Islam comes to Somalia during the first half of the 7th century (during the prophet's life time).

Islam had spread from mecca and crossed in to the northern part of Somalia covering almost all the coastal towns from northeast to south. Islam is a major influence on the lives of Somalis.

Islam in Somalia

SOMALIA FLAG

Somali flag is blue with a white star Blue color symbolizes the Indian Ocean, overlooking the most of the Somali cities .

The white star symbolizes to the peace and to The five provinces inhabited by the Somali people in East Africa: 1 - South Somalia 2 - North Somalia 3 - Djibouti 4 - Ogaden 5 – province N.F.D

Is, Camel because it provides transportation, milk, meat and income to the local people.

SOMALIA NATIONAL LOGO :

THE NATIONAL ANIMAL OF SOMALIA:

two leopards carrying a shield that has the national flag featured on it. The Leopard symbolizes the protection of the country.

The cuisine of Somalia varies from region to region despite the variety; there remains one thing that unites the various regional cuisines: all food is served HaLaL.

The "Cnpoulo" one of the most famous dishes in Somalia and that is offered in all parts of the country. It’s a complete meal consists of grain and beans mixed with butter and sugar.

Other favorite dishes like bariis basmati (rice) and also pasta with sauce. Also sambuus (Sambosa) offers in Ramadan. Sweets like xalwo offer in festivals and weddings and other occasions.

FruitsThe most famous fruit in Somalia are bananas. Somalia is one of the largest banana-exporting countries. And it grown in large areas in southern Somalia. Bananas are eaten in each and every meal.

Somalia Food

Somali Food

xalwo

Cnpoulo

Fruits

Somalia as a Muslim nation they wear both Islamic and Somali traditional clothing. Although some Somali dress is western in style, women dress very modestly, in accordance with Islamic cultural mandates.

For women usually wear dirac, a long, billowing dress worn over petticoats. Or Goantino, a four-yard cloth tied over shoulder and draped around the waist.Hijab, and head scarfs are very common too.

For Men, they wear Khameez (shirt) with a flowing plaid kilts (macaawiis) or pants with shawls and Turban.

Somali traditional clothing

Somali Traditional Costumes

macaawiis

The education in Somalia

-The Qu’ranic system (Duqsi) teaches the greatest number of students, particularly females, retaining the basic system of traditional religious instruction in the country.

-Somalia’s ministry of education takes 15 % of the government’s budget, which now offers free primary school education and salaries for teachers.

- Higher education is largely private, with the capital’s University of Mogadishu ranking the 29 in Africa’s top 100 universities.

The education in Somalia

Greetings• Somali warmly greet each other with

handshakes, but shaking hands with the opposite sex is avoided.

• Women greet one another informally and may hug and kiss one another on the cheek.

THE CUSTOMS OF SOMALIA

• Somalis greet one another by saying,• "Maalin wanaagsan" (Good day) or "Nabad

myah?" (are you ok ?).

• Common verbal greetings include:• Subah wanaagsan (Good morning)

• Galab wanaagsan (Good afternoon)

• Habeen wanaagsan (Good night)