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East Africa · 0.1M visitors/year
Somalia
🏛️ Mogadishu
💰 SOS · Shilling
🗣 Somali
🕐 UTC+3
✈️ Visa on arrival
Overview
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Tourism at a Glance
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Annual Visitors
0.1M
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Tourism Revenue
$0.08B
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UNESCO Sites
0
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National Parks
3
📅 Best Season to Visit
December – March
⭐ Visitor Rating
★★★☆☆
2.5 out of 5.0
🌍 Top Source Markets
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Country Information
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Capital
Mogadishu
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Currency
SOS · Shilling
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Languages
Somali, Arabic
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Time Zone
UTC+3
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Visa
Visa on arrival
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Hotels
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Banking
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Somalia safe to visit?
Somalia welcomes 0.1M visitors annually. Always check your government travel advisory before booking.
Best time to visit Somalia?
The best time to visit Somalia is December – March.
Do I need a visa for Somalia?
Visa on arrival. Verify with the Somalia embassy for your nationality.
What currency is used in Somalia?
The currency is the SOS · Shilling.
What language is spoken in Somalia?
Official language(s): Somali, Arabic.
💱 Exchange Rates
1,000 SOS =
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