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			<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Daljirka Dahsoon – the Monument for All Somalia Stragglers</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Daljirka Dahsoon, is a monument built in honor of the Somali men and women who died in defense of the Somali Republic. It is important landmark of Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The monument looks particularly stunning on Fridays when hundreds of people crowd the place of Daljirka Dahsoon, for traditional dances and social gatherings. Everywhere you look, you can see people dressed in colorful clothes with smiling faces, greeting each other before the celebrations start.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This occasion is a great opportunity for tourists to learn more about Somali rich culture and turbulent history and to meet local people and get to know them better. So if you happen to visit Mogadishu in the time of the weekend days, don’t miss visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Daljirka Dahsoon on Friday.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Memorandum Monuments of Somalia</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Apart from The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Daljirka Dahsoon, other Memorandum Monuments were built in popular places across the country, and some of them bear the names of heroes like Sayid Mohamed, Ahmed Gurey, Dhagax tur, Hawo Tako, SYL, while other monuments were built to unknown heroes.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A Place of Togetherness and Identity</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, better known as Daljirka Dahsoon is a place of a great importance both for the city of Mogadishu and Somalia as a country. Somali leaders decided to build a monument for all strugglers in this country that suffered a lot through history and decided to call it called Daljirka Dahsoon.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">It the brilliant monument and a unique spot in the capital city that gathers people from across the country to come together and celebrate when there is a national day.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The monument was has been recently renovated after 22 years of battle. It is located right across the Old Somali parliament building.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lush green oasis was plant around the monument and it makes a nice surroundings for siting and enjoying the view of a monument and a city. There is a beautifully crafted stone sitting area and marble flooring that is usually well-kept.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The monument has a very nice appearance and it is located in the heart of the city. Daljirka Dahsoon is surrounded by famous buildings in the capital such as the building of ex-Parliament, Central Bank of Somalia, National Theater, Ministry of Security, as well as numerous hotels, restaurants, and shops.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Traditional Somali Dancers at Daljirka Dahsoon</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">On Fridays traditional Somali dancers come as a team to the Daljirka Dahsoon Monument to display the stunning performance of cultural dances that are typical for traditional and authentic Somali Culture.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia has been recovering since 2010 from 2 decades of civil war. Somalia is going to stand on its own foot and prove to be a safe, thrilling and fun destination to visit.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Daljirka Dahsoon is a place popular among the Somali politicians and important figures as well. It was 1st July when Somali Prime Minister in front of his cabinet stood in front of the monument to speak to Mogadishu residents about the great National day. Even Mayor of Mogadishu mostly holds his speeches to Mogadishu residents at the Daljirka Dahsoon.</span></p>

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			<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">FISHMARKET IN MOGADISHU, VARIOUS SPECIES OF FRESH FISH</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mogadishu fish market: a story of progress</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mogadishu Fish market is one of the main markets for fish suppliers and consumers, different types of fish hung stretch into the distance as far as the eye could see. Namely tuna, blue marlin dolphin fish and sardines.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Normally, fishy smell waft down the entire fish marketplace. More interestedly fish sellers are seen wearing labor coat with blood everywhere of it and holding meat in one hand and big knife in the other. A crowd of about 400 comes to buy the fresh fish from Indian Ocean each day.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The busiest hours are at 8:00-11:00 o’clock in the morning. Sometimes one cannot hear anything because of the noise coming from the buyers and sellers. The visitors are allowed to take picture of local fish sellers on their duties. As visit Mogadishu team try to manage the situation in market to protect the visitor’s security and safety. When people in market see white man/ lady, they demand to picture with him/her from us. If there is no pushing and pulling crowd we agree but usually the choice depend on tourist. What concerned us at this point is security and safety issue.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We are humble to accept their demand as long as not exiting risk. Evidently Mogadishu local fish market is the one of the best places tourist attractions to visit as Fishing is extremely important to this country. It is believed that Somalia’s economy depends on three sectors called Agriculture, fishing &amp; livestock.</span></p>

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			<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">LIDO BEACH IS THE BEST BEACH IN SOMALIA</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lido Beach – the Best Beach in Somalia “Mogadishu’s Miami beach”</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lido Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Somalia. A base strip of gorgeous white sand in Somalia’s capital city, it is one of those typical beaches that stand strategically postured to the azure of the Indian Ocean waters. In fact, the beauty of Lido beach is beyond description. So you will have to come and visit to explore more and grasp its beauty in full…</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Leisure Time at the Lido Beach</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Every weekend, hundreds of families flock to the scenic Lido Beach in Mogadishu to spend the leisure time and feel the sun on their faces. During the lazy sunny days the beach echoes with the laughter and sounds of kids and the youth swimming and snorkeling, playing beach volleyball and football on sandy shores of the beach.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lido Beach is sandy beach. A strip of warm white sand is ideal for long walks by the sea or simply basking on a sunbed or a beach towel. The waters are crystal clear, calling you to swim or dive in.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Because of the stunning sunset view, people stay out on the Lido Beach way past the sunset, watching the beautiful night skyline, and the deep sapphire ocean.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lido Beach is a really perfect place to get the fresh perspective of a rediscovered and renewed Somalia.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Somalia’s Coastline</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Somalia has the biggest coastline in Africa. With 3300km along the Indian Ocean, Somalia’s coast is the home to the most beautiful beaches, respected as great tourist destinations.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">What Does Lido Beach offer to Visitors?</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lido Beach, as well as other beaches in Somalia can make this country the biggest entertaining and tourist destinations in Africa. Lido Beach has a lot to offer to its visitors. Excellent seafood restaurants with fresh seafood and local cuisine, high-end hotels, and beautiful lush-green parks are just for the starters.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Furthermore, Lido Beach offers warm and sunny weather throughout a year, which makes it a perfect beach getaway during any season. In addition, the local Somali people are friendly and hospitable. They will make sure your stay at Mogadishu Lido Beach is safe, fun and unforgettable one.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Somalia’s Luxury Face</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Somali’s Diaspora plays important role in recovering Mogadishu, building new luxury downtown and beaches like the village, Ocean restaurant, Beder restaurant, Lido seafood restaurant, city palace and much more that attracts international tourist attraction. Moreover, this encouraged the local Mogadishu residents, mostly business people, to start their businesses around the Lido Beach.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">There are many businesses newly established among Lido seafood restaurant, Beach view, Ocean restaurant. Somalis say:”Xamar cadey xeebteeda uxiisayee” which means: “I Miss the Best beach in Mogadishu City”.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Tourists’ Testimonials</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Tourists that visited Mogadishu describe the city and its beaches only in superlative. One tourist recently said: “The city itself offers everything one would expect a seaside paradise to look like. Beautiful beaches and luxurious poolside resorts are surrounded by the blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Definitely a place to visit “.</span></p>

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<strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Somalia camel; Home to a third of the world’s camels</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Camel pastoralism has been the most highly way of life in Somalia and neither has it lost its value in modern Somalia. Somali pastoralists are a camel community mainly because of the dry and harsh environment they live in. This is also so because the pastoralists primarily derive their living from the management of livestock on rangelands. In no other community in the world is the camel very important in the local economy and culture as in the Somali community. The camel is an important livestock species uniquely adapted to hot and arid environments. It is prestigious to own a camel in Somalia. Somalia is believed to be the original home of the domesticated dromedary camel. The country has the highest camel population in the world.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Camel milk is the staple food of Somali pastoral communities, which rely on its direct consumption throughout the year as well as on its increasing relevance as an income generator. Traditionally camel milk was utilized for internal consumption or exchanged as a gift to establish and keep family ties and social support mechanisms.</span></p>

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			<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">MOGADISHU PEACE PARKA, HOLIDAY GARDEN</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A couple of years ago the Mogadishu Municipal Council and the Federal Government of Somalia have decided to build a Peace Park or Beerta Nabadda, how is locally called, in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Located on VIA Morocco, Mogadishu, Banadir, Somalia, this park is dedicated to all men and women that fought for their country and serves as a reminder that the peace has no price.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This park is a fantastic place for fun and enjoyment. Hundreds of Mogadishu families and friends come to Mogadishu Peace Park to relax and spend time together on the weekends and during the holiday time. The Peace Garden is very important place for the residents of Mogadishu because for the first time in two decades the residents of the Somalia capital have a Peace Garden to gather and spend fun and quality time outside</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mogadishu Peace Park – a Lush Green Garden</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mogadishu Peace Park or Peace Garden, how is also known among the local residents, is a small oasis of greenery in the heart of the city. Palm trees and a variety of beautiful, colorful flowers simply call the visitors to stop by and admire the park’s serenity.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The park regularly hosts all kinds of events important for the city, such as different kids programs, conferences and social meetings and gatherings. There is a venue Beerta Nabadda Hall located in the park where all those events get organized and held.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">What Kind of Amenities does the Park Have?</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mogadishu Peace Park has a spacious parking lot where you can live your car if driving here. This is a great amusement park where you can find all that you need for great fun and relaxed leisure afternoons.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This beautiful lush park in Mogadishu, Somalia is equipped with the two excellent football fields, children’s amusement park with the equipment such as the bouncy castle and swings that will thrill the little ones and keep them occupied for the whole afternoon.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">While the children are playing, you can enjoy your coffee in one of the park’s coffee shops. Or you can have a tasty meal in a local fast food restaurant with delicious local food.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">There are benches and table sets where you can sit and have an open-air meal with your family and friends. </span><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Soon after it was built, Mogadishu Peace Garden became the city’s favorite hangout place. People love coming here to have a meal, a coffee or just to sit and watch the children play. </span><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As Mogadishu’s favorite place for gatherings, Peace Garden attracts the foreign visitors as well with is greenery and serenity.</span></p>

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			<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">AFGOYE ORANGE FARMS; BEST FARM LAND IN SOMALIA</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Afgooye Orange Farms is located 30 kilometers or 18 miles north-west of Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. This beautiful green lush oasis lies on a strategic crossroads. Namely, Afgooye Orange Farms is located on the country’s important routes to the north, west, and south of Somalia. The Shabelle River runs through the center of the town. In fact, the whole Afgooye district is popular for its rich agriculture, numerous farms and rivers. This rural area in Somalia has a population of approximately 89,400 people and represents the great contributor to the country’s agriculture and economy in general.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Demographic &amp; History of Afgooye</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Afgooye district is occupied by numerous Somali clans, as well as some ethnic minority groups. During the middle Ages, Afgooye as well as the most of its surrounding area in southern Somalia was governed by the Ajuran Empire. In the 1800s the city came under the administration of the Geledi Sultanate.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">At the turn of the 20th Century, the Afgooye district was incorporated into Italian Somaliland. The Italians occupied the city of Afgooye in 1908.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Afgooye Tourism</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The green, lavish farms of Afgooye town attract many International visitors as well as Somalia diaspora tourists every year. People come here to admire the scenery of Afgooye Orange Farms and its surroundings. In addition, that inspired Mogadishu residents to go to the farms as well. They usually come on Fridays and during the weekend for in the search of relaxation. People enjoy the tours through the Orange Farms.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">During the 1980s Afgooye was a popular destination for investors from the Gulf States. The Emir of Kuwait also apparently used to visit Afgooye town during the holy month of Ramadan.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Afgoye is famous for farms and Shabelle river, its grown most popular fruits familiar Somalis, “Somalis Famous Bananas”. The green farms of Afgoe town attracts many International and Somalia diaspora tourist that inspired Mogadishu residents to go the farms on firdays for relaxation and tour.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">After the outbreak of the civil war in Somalia in 1991, the parts of the town became a refugee place for many of internally dislocated people from the Southern Somalia.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The city was liberated on May 25, 2012, when the Somali Government Forces re-captured Afgooye from Al-Shabaab that had established a base in the area previously. The liberation of Afgooye is considered a significant victory, as it gave the militants direct access to the capital of Somalia, Mogadishu.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Festivals and Tourist Attractions in Afgooye</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Afgooye is a home to the Istunka martial arts festival. This is the festival of martial arts that is held annually and takes place during the Somali New Year. Afgoye is famous for farms and Shabelle river, its grown most popular fruits familiar Somalis, “Somalis Famous Bananas”.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Afgooye is a place where you can find the most patriotic Somalis, the beautiful, untouched nature and indescribable peace and serenity. There is a Jambaluul village in the area where you can get traditional clothes and materials, drink water and taste local food. While you walk through lush and fruitful orange trees, you will have a feeling that you are in some other world. And the fragrant juicy smell of the trees will make you want to stay there forever.</span></p>

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		<title>Beletwein, Hirshabelle, Farm &#038; Green Land</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beledweyne is the capital city of Hiraan , south-central Somalia and one of the popular cities in the country about 330 KM far From the capital city of Somalia, Mogadishu. Beledweyne is situated in the Hiiraan region of Somalia.]]></description>
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			<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Explore never seen world and get Unforgettable Trip to Beledweyne, Somalia</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Beledweyne is the capital city of Hiraan , south-central Somalia and one of the popular cities in the country about 330 KM far From the capital city of Somalia, Mogadishu. Beledweyne is situated in the Hiiraan region of Somalia.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">History of Beledweyne</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">During the Middle Ages, Beledweyne and much of the surrounding area in southern Somalia was governed by the Ajuran Empire. before Hiraab conquered the area was strongly ruled by dynastry of Mohamud Irib of Makanne Tribe, as italian books cited and the book called ‘Arlu Habasha, another book written in Somali Academy, Taariikhdii Daraawiishta also shows that in (page 129) The town later came under the administration of the Hiraab Sultanate in the late 17th century after the collapse of the powerful Ajuran Empire. At the turn of the 20th century, Beledweyne was incorporated into Italian Somaliland protectorate, after independence in 1960, the city was made the center of the official Beledweyne District.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Beledweyne City has set of superior attractive places and unique dentations for tourism and beautiful things such as mountains, river firms and livestock (Camel, Goats and Cow) historical places in BC, Distinctive culture and open mine community.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Shabbelle river : Beledweyne is divided by the Shebelle River into eastern and western sections which was made the City Unique Destination for Tourist .</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Beledweyn:</strong> is agricultural city, The population in Beledweyne district has the following four main food economic groups. Pure Pastoralists that are engaged in livestock herding, Agro-pastoral that are engaged in both livestock herding and farming, pure farmers that are engaged and depend on farming, and Urban dwellers predominantly engaged in petty trading.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Mountains:</strong> Number of Small and medium mountains situated to the Beledweyne City which are most tour operators welcome to visit the unknown destinations (unique habit ) in Beledweyne Somalia including River, Valleys and Waterfalls.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Liiq liiqato bridge: </span></strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Beledweyne City Population</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Garoowe has estimated its Population 244,345 residents one of the most largest and populated city in the country except the capital city of Somalia, Mogadishu and it is where the Somali heroes and first President of Somalia come from .</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hotels</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Beledweyne has luxury Hotels, Gust Houses, Apartment, Resorts and relaxing places for people to do ceremonies, windings and travel and Tourism lovers meet including Hiiraan Hotel and Webi Shabelle Hotel.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Livestock</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Somalia is rich for livestock including Camel, Cow and Goats, Beledweyne community economically depends on Farms and livestock which is backbone of the GDP of Beledweyn where Galkacyo , Garoowe, Bosaso, Barbara and Hargaysa depends of Fruits and Vegetables from Beledweyne, livestock is second economy in the region.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Conclusion</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Visit Mogadishu wants to search Somali tourism destination that never seen world to promote Somali tourism sectors in country facilitating for you to visit less cost and provide you complete tourism.</span></p>

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		<title>Kismayo City, Jubbaland ‘s Goobweyn</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kismayo sits at the coast of the Jubaland in southern Somalia. The city is located about 528km from Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. It has pristine beaches surrounding along the coast line.]]></description>
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			<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Kismayo, Hidden Paradise in Southern Somalia</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Kismayo sits at the coast of the Jubaland in southern Somalia. The city is located about 528km from Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. It has pristine beaches surrounding along the coast line. The mouth of the Jubba river lies about 40-60km away. The turquoise Indian Ocean washes its waves upon the white sandy beach. It has a rich history originating from the powerful Somali Arujan state to the Sultanate of Muscat (now Oman), to British East Africa, then finally part of Somalia. There are several mosques and the Kismayo port that attract visitors. These historical sites provide much insight into the culture and history of this city. The archipelago of islands off the coast also offer interesting cultural experiences.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Best time for visiting this place</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">You can go to this place at any time during the year, but you should choose a time that most suits you. It depends on what you will want to do. It should be mentioned that February – April are the hot months. The temperatures reach to around 35C-37C during this period. The weather from May to February is cooler. The temperatures will reach a maximum of 28C-30C. However, due to Somalia’s equatorial proximity, there is not huge temperature variance.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">One could still visit the Kismayo beach during this time after the peak heat season.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">General information about Kismayo</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">History of the name, how come to this Place, Culture: The name of Kismayo has its historical origins from Italian, because the Italians called it Chisimaio. This came about once the British Somaliland had been separated. Its beginnings in the Somali Arujan sultate, a powerful regime during the Middle Ages. This city was originally settled by the Arujan as a small fishing village. The Somali Arujan controlled various parts of the horn of Africa until the end of the 17th Century.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Sultnate of Muscat (now Oman) controlled the region from 1836 – 1861. After this date the region fell under control of British East Africa. In 1925, Kismayo was already part of British Somaliland then later partioned to Italian Somaliland. The Northern part of Jubaland was part of Italian Somaliland. The Southern part was still under British control. This British territory later changed names to the Northern Frontier District. Finally, in 1960, Somalia gained independence, and Jubaland region joined Somalia. The region consists mainly of ethnic tribes the Marehan and Ogaden being the major ones.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Jubaland is in South Somalia with its capital Kismayo. The autonomous region shares its Western border with Kenya and its Northern border from Gedo to the Indian Ocean. This place lies in the Lower Juba province within the Jubaland autonomous region. One of the major rivers, the Juba river, flows near Kismayo. There are approxiametly 953,000 inhabitants and the total area of the region is approximately 110,300km². The people in here are making their living with farming and fishing. The region has many Islamic influences with Somali and Arabic as the official languages.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The region also consists of forests and wild animals that are roaming around. The wildlife such as hyaenas and lions still run freely and can be seen at any time. Off the coast of this city, there are various island archipelagos that are often unhabited and preserve the very nature and sanctity of the unhabited environment. The largest group of these islands are the Islands of the Bajuni. There are six main islands and various small ones that surround the large six. Another interesting feature is the extreme differences where beaches are seen one side. After taking a short drive to the other side, then one can see the green lush forests and jungles full of anmials. The Kismayo port has container ships bustling in and out of port. One can also spot passenger ships/boats coming in and out of the port as well.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Things tо dо аnd рlaсеѕ tо visit</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Kismayo Port: A large port receiving passengers and cargo on a regular basis. This place provides a nice maritime experience to the city. It is located on a peninsula. It requires a short drive from the city center down to the port.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Alanle beach: One of the popular beaches in the Kismayo city area. It is host of wonderful sunsets. This beach also has pristine white sand. It’s one of the most popular beaches in the area. One can have a hut to have shade from the sun.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Beautiful sunrise In Kismayo Somalia</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Islands of the Bajuni Archipelago: Home to the Bajuni people until 1991 when Somalis pushed them out during political strife, this archipelago boasts natural beauty. The islands are densely packed with trees and wildlife. There are six main islands that have various villages. One of the islands, Chula Island, has one of the largest uninhabited populations. Opportunities for diving are vast. Such dives show great tropical wildlife in a beautiful Indian Ocean.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Old Kismayo National Park: One of the famous national parks in Somalia. In this national park, many animals roam freely in their protected habitat. The park is home to indigenous animals form the region. This characteristic makes this park special and unique. Lag Badana-Bushbush National Park: A national park that requires a bit of a further drive from this city. The park was the first one established in Somalia and shares its territory with Kenya. The park holds many different types of wildlife. It’s also by the coast, so one can go to the beach as well nearby.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Goobweynis a town in the southern Lower Juba (Jubbada Hoose) region of Somalia, the best and beautifully Please in Somalia, This is where Jubba river meets Indian Ocean. its so colored, stunning nature and fresh Indian Ocean with magnificent views.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Kismayo Stadium:</strong> A sporting arena where various events are held. One can enjoy watching a football game in the arena. From time to time, the venue may also host other events like public speaking events or sporting events.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Grand Hotel:</strong> A fairly popular hotel in the area. It is holding a 3.6 out of 5 stars rating. It is more south region of the city. A short walk to the beach from the hotel. With the right room, the beach could probably be seen from the window. Hotel Ceenu Shamsi: A very popular hotel in this area. It is located in the southern suburbs of the city and has direct road access leading to the sea. Barwaaqo Hotel: This hotel is more inland. It has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars. The hotel also services food and is rated with moderate security.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Foods and restaurant in this place: </strong>One can eat some Somali samosas or some Somali flatbread. Other dishes includes okra vegetable soup, or some sorghum with lamb. One can have an opportunity to eat this food at the Sahan Takeaway in this city. These are common foods that most Somalis enjoy. Do not miss the opportunity to try some okra. Okra is a green flowering vegetable sometimes called “lady’s fingers”.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Another nice dish is the lamb surbiyaan alongside the Somali flatbread. The diversity of the cuisine with its mix of vegetarian and meat provide a nice taste for the palate. Samosas can have various ingredients. They are often made with meat and vegetables and spices. This combination provides a savory taste.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Aargada Mosque: A popular mosque that attracts visitors and believers. The mosque holds Quaranic and Arabic teachings. It is located in the city center amongst two other mosques. One can use this opportunity to see Arabic architecture and learn more about Islam and Arabic culture. It explains more about Somali culture given the infusion of Islam into the culture. Come and explore world’s best and unique destination since 1990s.</span></p>

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		<title>Garowe City, Puntland State Headquarter</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bosaso, which is the largest growing place in the Somalia, is a paradise for those of you who like to swim. As the nation is still recovering from the 2-decade civil war, there are many ruins of the civil war that attracts tourists.]]></description>
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			<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bosaso: is a place that you need to travel next Vocation</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bosaso, which is the largest growing place in the Somalia, is a paradise for those of you who like to swim. As the nation is still recovering from the 2-decade civil war, there are many ruins of the civil war that attracts tourists. This place has a great potential to be a tourism hub in the future as the local people are quite friendly. There are many tourists from Germany, England and neighboring countries that come to this place for vacation. For those people who are interested in war history, this might be the perfect spot for your photographs. There are many distorted buildings and monuments in the place. The blue waters and the natural beauty are so soothing to the eyes.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Best time for visiting this place</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bosaso, just like the other cities in Somalia, is quite warm all the year round. It is known for its hot desert climate. The average temperature of this place all round the year is about 30°C. It can go to an average high temperature of 35 °C and low temperature of 25°C. The low temperature is during the winters in the months December to February. The rainy season begins in the month of April. The period from September to February is very much suitable for tourists to visit this wonderful land.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">General information about the place</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bosaso, over the years have seen a lot of war torn years. There was so much destruction in the last two decades of the Civil war that the city is still in its developing stages. But one thing that is quite promising in the case of this place is that it is one of the fastest growing places in the Nation. This place was originally known as Bandar Quasim. This name was from an Arab trader who came and settled here in the 20th century. If we trace its history, then it is quite evident that the Greeks sailed to this place for commerce and it was a strategic location for them. Since ancient times there have been several clans that rule the city and it was Dishiishe Clan that rules it for years.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Geographical description, &amp; why famous</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This place is located in the Northeastern Somalia, which is in the Gulf of Aden Coast. Some of the largest cities in Somalia are near from this place such as Erigavo, Berbera, and Burao. There are several places and sites that make this place quite popular among the tourists. Firstly, the civil war ruins are very much prominent here and tourists come every year to see these ruins. The beaches with blue waters are quite refreshing and in the evening when the temperature comes down it is the perfect spot to smoke and relax on the beach. The highest peak in Somalia, Shimbiris is located few kilometers away from this place.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In the year 2014, the government to boost tourism and healthy environment planted almost 25,000 trees all over the place. AS the climate is hot desert climate almost all the year round, the place is quite suitable for a visit all the year round. Most of the people are from the Darod Sub clans. There is also a large population of Meheri Arabs in this place. As it is also one of the commercial cities of the country, there are many traders that come to this place for trading. Dayaha, a commercial market was open by the Government in the year 2014 to boost commerce and trade. This place is also known for the largest telecommunication operators in Somalia, the Golis Telecom Somalia.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Things to do and see</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Biyo Ukulele: This place is a haven for swimmers. The water is so clear that you would it in the first sight. This place provides you a natural hot water for swimming. This might be a unique place for swimming in that case.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Local Markets:</strong> There are several market areas in this place where you can go for shopping. The local people are very good traders so practice your negotiating skills. You can also buy several types of artifacts and mementos from this place.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Walk to the Bosaso beach:</strong> The beach is the best place for you to walk in the evenings. There are many tourists to come to the Bosaso beach for a walk and smoke.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Macruf Supermarket:</strong> If you want to buy clothes or any other thing this might be the one place that you can go. Buy something for your family or friends from this market. Jubba Super Market: Jubba Super Market is another popular supermarket that you can go for shopping different things. There are many things that are available here in the supermarket. Before you head to your next destination, buy the important things that you need for your future trips here.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>The Bosaso port:</strong> This port has a long history attached to it and it is also one of the most popular places that tourists visit. The view of the central Bosaso along with the port in the background is a once in a lifetime experience.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Sightseeing:</strong> A desert lifestyle is quite fascinating as it depicts hardship and the reality of nature. That is why it is very much important that you go for sightseeing to some of the places where clans live.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Bosaso airport with Daallo airlines By Road:</strong> The 750 km north south high connects major cities to this place. There are several new projects are in progress to rehabilitate the current roads. There is a pavement road of 5.9 km in the city which was inaugurated in the year 2014. From Mogadishu it takes about 12 hours by car. There are several buses that you can avail from the nearby cities to this place. From Hargeysa, it takes around 7 hours by car. There are several travel agencies that you can avail for trips and tours for sightseeing.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Accommodations and Hotels</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Juba Hotel:</strong> Juba hotel is one of the best in this place. The rooms are in excellent conditions with king size beds. Parking space is also available in the hotel area. There are many other amenities that scale industry standards. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Sabaax Hotel:</strong> Somalia people are known for their hosting and hence if you are looking for a hotel with excellent staff then this is the one that you need to go. The amenities are international standards. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Hotel Ramada:</strong> This one is one of the oldest hotels in the business, but very much one of the top in the business in this place. Parking space is available, hot water and bath tub is available. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Gaayte Hotel:</strong> The location of this hotel is majestic and there are many suites and rooms available in the hotel. The staff is also very much friendly and cooperative. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Red Sea Hotel:</strong> This is one of the most famous in Somalia and there is also a cafeteria that serves excellent dishes. The hotel is located in the heart of the city. Parking space is available.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Foods and restaurant</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Somalia is well known for its food and like any other tourist place; this country too has been quite successful in providing the finest dishes to the tourists through the restaurants to visit some popular restaurants in this place.</span></p>

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		<title>Mogadishu City, “White Pearl of Indian Ocean”</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2020 09:37:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mogadishu, localy also known as Xamar, is the largest city in Somalia and the nation’s capital. The city is located on the coast of Indian Ocean – the coast of the Horn of Africa, in the Banaadir regional administration....]]></description>
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			<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mogadishu- the Capital of Somalia</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mogadishu, localy also known as Xamar, is the largest city in Somalia and the nation’s capital. The city is located on the coast of Indian Ocean – the coast of the Horn of Africa, in the Banaadir regional administration in southeastern Somalia. Mogadishu, the largest city in Somalia and the nation’s capital As of 2014, the capital city of Somalia has a population of 2,853,000 residents.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hot Destinations</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Somalia has the biggest coastline in Africa with 3300km seashore along the Indian Ocean. This long strip of stunning beaches can be the home to loveliest destinations for tourism. Thousands of people already come to Mogadishu’s popular beaches such as Lido Beach or Jazeera beach to relax and sunbathe by the Indian Ocean.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The City’s Main Features</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Features of Mogadishu city include various sites, from the beautiful Hamarwein old town, the buzzing Bakaara Market where you can find anything from spices to building materials, to spectacular Lido Beach, Jazeera Beach. From the intriguing site for Black Hawk Down, to lush green Afgooye Orange Farms and Peace Gardens with its sports fields, kids playground and green areas.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The sandy beaches of Mogadishu’s Lido beach have vibrant coral reefs and are primarily real estate for the first tourist resorts in many years.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A Vibrant Night Life</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A vibrant night life in Mogadishu attracts hundreds of people to its streets, cafes and restaurants. The families and young couples can be seen all over the popular Lido Beach that seems to be the most popular playground in the city.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Climate in Mogadishu</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Indian Ocean coastline features some of the most remarkable beaches in the world. With the pure white sand, turquoise waters and a lavish wildlife, Mogadishu’s beachfront could be developed into a popular tourist destination in years to come. It certainly has a lot to offer to its residents and visitors from the country and abroad.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A dry, hot climate is typical in this Eastern African city, with the average temperatures ranging from the low 70s to the high 80s throughout the year. Rainy days rarely occur in Mogadishu, Somalia, with the wettest weather occurring from May through August.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Government</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Federal Government of Somalia was established on 20 August 2012, concurrent with the end of the TFG’s interim mandate. It represents the first permanent Somali government-wide country since the start of the civil war. The Federal Parliament of Somalia serves as the government’s legislative branch.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mogadishu Real Estate</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the best illustrations of the new Mogadishu is an upmarket housing estate located 7 km outside the capital. It opened its gates in August 2015.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Daru Salaam suburb will consist of 500 houses once it is completed. About 50 dwellings, with prices starting at around $70,000, had been completed by the end of 2015 already. The initial phase of construction cost an estimated $20 million. A local bank has provided the financing for the development of Daru Salaam, which means “the House of Peace.”</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">International Recognition</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The outside world is beginning to notice Mogadishu’s transformation as well. In the recent survey of the world’s fastest-growing cities with a population of at least 1 million, the US-based consulting team Demograpia ranked Mogadishu second, right behind the Indonesian city of Batam.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition, The New York Times correspondent Jeffrey Gettleman says on most of his visits to Mogadishu, he found an exciting, hopeful city. He tells that new investors like Turkey have pumped millions into the capital city, while the Somali entrepreneurs play a great role in maintaining stability.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">“There’s a big beach now that’s open on Fridays. And there are thousands of people swimming in the water, playing soccer on the sand, selling Popsicles and things like that. It’s really remarkable”, he says.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mogadishu is in a recovery mode. The new Mogadishu is rising from Somalia’s past. Somali capital has been undergoing an economic renaissance that was hard to even imagine a few years ago. A lot of diaspora Somalis have come home to reconnect with their roots and explore the investment opportunities following the improvements in overall security situation in the country.</span></p>

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