Maria Wollak
Eng. 191
Somalia:
Government
Somalia is a very disrupt country, it has many issues with its government system. In 1991 the countries president left office, and since have been in a civil war. “The U.S use to have an embassy in Somalia yet that shut down when the government collapsed” (2)
Location
According to bcc.co Somalia is located on the east coast of Africa, for many it is called the horn of Africa, and is slightly the size of texas” (2) Somalia’s terrain is mainly flat plain with a few hills to the north and the air is dry and humid.
People
Somalia’s population is near 9 million many are starving or diseased because of war and the emptiness of the land, “1/3 of the population is dependent on food aid”(1) Most of Somalia’s goods are shipped in from other countries, they are given much aid. Many refugees are sent out of Somalia to places like the United States for protection from war. They are not allowed back, also many people around the world are told to not travel to Somalia.
Religion
The Somali religion is Islam, the people pray in Mosques to their God named Ala, “Somali people are refrained from drinking, gambling, pork and paying interest.” (3) Marriage in Somalia had always been arranged favoring cousins to marry one another, now a days marriage is based on romance. The men and women of Somalia wear much clothing to cover there skin. The women especially are covered in dress covering there head and entire body.
Food
The main food of Somali culture is meat, farming is its main industry along with fishing, so many of the meals are based around a meat, and many contain a wide variety of vegetables. “Today, about 60% of all Somalis are nomadic or semi-nomadic pastoralists who raise cattle, camels, sheep, and goats.” (2)
1: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2863.htm#at 10/26/09
2: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1072592.stm 10/26/09
3: http://wapedia.mobi/en/Culture_of_Somalia 10/26/09
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