Somalia Nutz and Bolts
Country: Somalia
Where is it?: Somalia is on the horn of Africa where the Gulf of Aden meets the Indian Ocean
Why do people go here?: Most people avoid Somalia at all costs
What are the main entry points?: The only way to get to Somalia is overland from Kenya
Currency used: AK 47
Country Code for Phones: Good luck finding a phone that works
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Religion: Sunni Muslim
Population: 8000000
Ethnic Breakdown: Somali 85%, Bantu 15%
Government: Anarchy
Languages: Arabic, Somali, English, Italian
Major Cities: Mogadishu
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Common Phrases: Do you see how large my gun is? Run for your life
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