Overview

History

Antiquity Arab conquerors British colonisation Italian colonisation Post World War II

Ethiopia & Somalia Independence The Barre regime Self-determination for Ogaden Armed opposition

Operation Restore Hope General Aidid War and famine

Geography

Topography Climate

Flora & fauna Natural resources

Demographics

Business

Economy Agriculture Foreign aid Fishing

Forestry Labour Manufacturing Oil and mining

Currency and banking Foreign trade

Culture

Frankincense The Somali and the Sab

Media

Government

The pre-war electorate Defence

The refugee problem Education

Health

Transport

Air Road and rail

Sea

Tour Guide

Links to Somalia-oriented web sites