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Somalia

Somalia forms much of the Horn of Africa. Its northern coast faces the Gulf of Aden and its eastern coast the Indian Ocean. Berbera is a northern port in Somaliland.

Fast Facts

  • Somalia has the longest coastline of mainland Africa.
  • Livestock, especially camels, goats and sheep, is the main export.
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