Somalia A Country Study

Somalia or formally known as the Somali Democratic Republic. It is bound on north by Gulf of Aden, in east and south by the Indian Ocean, to the southwest by Kenya, west by Ethiopia, and northwest by Djibouti. The total are of Somalia is 637, 000 sq kilometers. Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia and is also the largest city. Other principle cities include Hargeysa, Kismaayo, and Marka. Somalia has a long Coastline which extends over 3025 sq …

…in dire need to rebuild, and for a re-instatement of an organized government. Until then Somalia will remain in the dark ages. However UN peacekeepers are continuing their efforts to disarm a country where guns have become common in every household. Recently however, Somalia path to restore peace has come under threat as America looks to broaden its war on terror into Somalia accusing it of harboring international terrorists. The future looks bleak for Somalia.