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Things to see and do in Somalia

Beaches

Somalia's beaches line the Indian Ocean in the east and are protected by a coral reef running from Mogadishu to the Kenyan border in the south.

Las Geel

Hundreds of well-preserved Neolithic paintings decorate the walls of this inter-connected series of caves and shelters in Somaliland. Las Geel deserves to be a UNECSO World Heritage site but sadly, due to the current political state of Somalia, and the unrecognised status of Somaliland, this is unlikely to happen any time soon.

Mogadishu

Were it not for the warlords, parts of the capital would be highly attractive to tourists. The Shanghai Old City, once the playground of the wealthy, remains one of the most scenic spots.

National Parks

The Kismayu National Park, in the southwest, contains many common (and a few rare) East African species. Hargeisa National Park in the north contains even rarer species. A third park is located outside Mogadishu.

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