Map of Somalia

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Somalia
Flag of Somalia

Flag Description
Light blue with a large white five-pointed star in the center; blue field influenced by the flag of the UN - Note: Although an interim government was created in 2000 other governing bodies continue to exist and control various cities and regions of the country, including somaliland, puntland, and traditional clan and faction strongholds.

Currency
Somali shilling.

Astronomy
Today's date is July 6, 2008. There is currently a Last Quarter Moon.

Location
Eastern africa, bordering the gulf of aden and the indian ocean, east of ethiopia.

Climate
Principally desert; december to february - northeast monsoon, moderate temperatures in north and very hot in south; may to october - southwest monsoon, torrid in the north and hot in the south, irregular rainfall, hot and humid periods (tangambili) between monsoons.

Terrain
Mostly flat to undulating plateau rising to hills in north.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Indian Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Shimbiris 2,416 m.

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Somalia
This is a map of Somalia. The map illustrates the location of Mogadishu and its proximity to Berbera, Garoowe, Merca, and the Indian Ocean.
Other countries on this map include: Ethiopia / Kenya

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