Fun tourist attractions in Somalia
Somalia is the Somali Peninsula located in the easternmost part of the African continent and is often called the "Horn of Africa". It is bounded by the Gulf of Aden in the north, the Indian Ocean in the east, Kenya and Ethiopia in the west, and Djibouti in the northwest. Its long camel culture has also earned it the reputation of the "Land of Camels." Here is an introduction to what interesting attractions there are in Somalia.
Somali Peninsula is in the easternmost part of Africa, protruding northeast into the sea to the Horn of Africa. It is the large peninsula in eastern Africa. The island protrudes northeast in a triangular shape, bordering the Indian Ocean in the east, the Gulf of Aden in the north, and at the top is Cape Guadafui. It is located at the junction of Asia and Africa, and is a key maritime channel between the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean. Its geographical location is extremely important. The Somali Peninsula is the largest peninsula in Africa. Because its shape is similar to the horns of a rhinoceros, people vividly call it the "Horn of Africa" and is mainly located in Somalia.
The lowlands along the Gulf of Aden are the Guban alluvial plains, which narrows from west to east, can reach more than 100 kilometers wide, and the narrowest point is only a few meters; eolian sand dunes are distributed along the coast, and the Indian Ocean coast is also plain, with swamps in some places. The northern part of the peninsula consists of flat-topped mountains and mountains parallel to the Gulf of Aden. The north slope is steep and the south slope is gentle, with an altitude of 1,000 to 1,800 meters, and the highest point, Sulud Peak, is 2408 meters above sea level. The Somali Peninsula is one of UNESCO biodiversity hotspots and one of two completely arid. The Horn of Africa has more endemic reptiles than other regions in Africa. There are 90 of the approximately 285 endemic reptiles in Africa, and these 90 species only live in the region. There are about 100 species of freshwater fish in the Horn of Africa, of which about 10 are endemic, including the Somali blind barb and the Somali cave fish that live in caves.
Mogadishu is the capital, important port and historical ancient city of the Republic of Somalia. It is located in the southeast of the country, bordering the west bank of the Indian Ocean, and located in the Shabelle River Basin. Although it is only 200 kilometers away from the Equator, the climate is cool and the trees are green, making it a scenic spot in Somalia. There are many scenic spots and historic sites in Mogadishu. There are about 150 mosques of large and small built in the city. The oldest mosque still preserved today is called the Klaad Aden Mosque, which has a history of seven to eight hundred years.
On both sides of the "October 21st" square are the mosque and the General Assembly Hall facing each other in the distance. The beige mosque top towers high into the clouds, and the General Assembly Hall is perched on a raised hill like a lion. The most fascinating thing in the square is two heroic bronze statues. They stand on a marble base more than 10 meters high, several meters away from each other. One of them is the bronze statue of Mohammed Bin Abdullah Hassan, a national hero wearing a helmet and armor, waving a sword and leaping horse. The streets of Mogadishu are straight and flat. Traveling east from Baydova Hotel for dozens of minutes, you can see an ancient castle with a history of thousands of years, towering like a giant on the seashore. Silver carving is one of Somalia's specialties. In the alleys of Mogadishu, you can see goldsmith concentrating on making gold and silver jewelry in the shop.
Sembs Beach Sembs Beach is located 5 kilometers away from the city of Merka, Somalia. The beautiful beach breeds a wide variety of flora and fauna, just like the city of Merka. The rich culture and language. What a romantic and wonderful enjoyment to rest in a comfortable cabin near the beach with your lover; these cabins can be rented near shops near the beach for as long as you like; There are many unique cabins near Sambs Beach, which combine with the surrounding scenery and buildings to form a beautiful scenery on the beach.
The beautiful scenery of Sembs Beach will quietly charm your heart when you accidentally notice it. The beautiful sea, comfortable beaches, and colorful fish and corals on the bottom of the sea. The cabins on the beach will be equipped with a personal chef and comfortable beds, which will bring visitors an unforgettable memory. The seaside restaurant will definitely provide tourists with delicious seafood, where tourists can dive, swim, play beach volleyball and other Somali water activities.
Somaliland
Somaliland is located in the northwest of Somalia in the Horn of Africa and was once ruled by the United Kingdom. In May 1991, the Dir tribes in northern Somalia declared independence and established the Republic of Somaliland, occupying five of the original eighteen provinces of Somalia. The country is located roughly between Ethiopia, Djibouti and the Gulf of Aden, with an area of 137600 square kilometers and the capital Hargeisa.
Somaliland has cave paintings of Laas Gaal, considered to be the most attractive attraction in the Horn of Africa, and a small number of tourists are believed to travel to the country to view the attraction, near Hargeisa and was discovered by a French archaeological team in 2002. The local government restricts the number of tourists entering and leaving in order to protect the ruins.
Other attractions worth visiting include Freedom Arch in Hargeisa and the War Memorial in the center of the city. The country's natural landscapes can be seen everywhere, and the Twin Mountains Naasa Habood, located on the outskirts of Hargeisa, are considered by Somalanders to be its great natural landmark.