General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Mogadishu |
| Country | Somalia |
| Currency | Somali Shilling |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 49.6% |
| Gdp | $11.6 billion |
| Size | 637,657 sq km |
| Population | 16.3 million |
| Population density | 26 people/sq km |
| Kids per female | 6.1 |
| City population | 43.8% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 25∘C |
| Summer | 35∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Somali |
| Population able to read | 37.8% |
| Population with a college degree | 1.9% |
| Population able to speak english | 0.3% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 45 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 5.6/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Daallo Airlines |
| Main airport | Aden Adde International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.25 |
| Cigarettes | $1.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $150/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $60/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $2/10km |
| Petrol | $1.00/l |
| Rental car | $20/day |
| Public transportation | $1/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 15% |
| Vat | 5% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1200 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | No |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 0% |
| Restaurant | 0% |
| Bar | 0% |
| Coffeeshop | 0% |
| Services | 0% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 0.58/MBits |
| Tld | .so |
| Free wifi | 2/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 1.9% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 30% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type D, Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | None |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Jumia |
| Supermarket | Dahabshiil |
| Pharmacy | Hayat |
| Drugstore | Hayat |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | N/A |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | NA/10 |
| Bars | 1/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 0/10 |
| Public Parks | 2/10 |
| Swimming | 0/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bariis | Rice cooked with meat, vegetables, and spices | 5-10 |
| Canjeero | Thin, pancake-like bread made from sorghum flour | 1-2 |
| Hilib Ari | Goat meat stew | 10-15 |
| Kalluun | Fish, usually grilled or fried | 5-10 |
| Muufo | Fried dough balls | 1-2 |
| Sambuusa | Triangular pastries filled with meat or vegetables | 1-2 |
| Shaah | Tea, usually served with milk and sugar | 1-2 |
| Suugo Suqaar | Tomato-based sauce served with rice or pasta | 5-10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Shaah | Black tea with milk and sugar | 0.50 |
| Qahwa | Coffee with cardamom and sugar | 0.75 |
| Muufo | Banana milkshake | 1.00 |
| Biyo mareexan | Coconut water | 0.50 |
| Canjeero | Fermented milk drink | 0.75 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Frankincense | Resin used in incense and perfumes | $10-$20 per pound |
| Myrrh | Resin used in incense and perfumes | $15-$25 per pound |
| Somali textiles | Colorful fabrics used for clothing and home decor | $20-$50 per yard |
| Somali jewelry | Silver and gold jewelry with traditional designs | $50-$200 per piece |
| Somali pottery | Handcrafted pottery with intricate designs | $20-$50 per piece |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Independence Day | July 1 | Commemorates the independence of Somalia from Italy in 1960 |
| Eid al-Fitr | End of Ramadan | Celebrates the end of the fasting month of Ramadan |
| Eid al-Adha | 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah | Celebrates the sacrifice of Ibrahim |
| Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday | 12th day of Rabi al-Awwal | Celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad |
| National Unity Day | October 21 | Commemorates the reunification of Somalia in 1960 |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Xog-Ogaal |
| Online news | Goobjoog News |
| Tv | Somali National TV |
| Radio | Radio Mogadishu |