1. Somalia
Bria Johnson

2. Somalia(left) vs. Texas(right)
Somalia is Slightly larger than Texas.

3. The flag of Somalia The flag… Its meaning…
The light blue represents the Indian Ocean
It also represents…
The blue color of Somalia's flag is taken from the flag of the United Nations, in honor of the United Nations' role in Somalia gaining independence.
The five-pointed white Star of Unity in its center represents a Somali ethnic group.

4. Natural Resources
Oil!
Bananas! & livestock!

5. Religion/ Branches of Islam
Shia: 1%
Sunni: 99%

6. Life Expectancy

7. Literacy Rate

8. Per Person GDP
Somalia: $600
United States: $47,200

9. Issues/Concerns Lack of effective national government.
Kidnappings, assignations, and suicide bombings of international organizations.
Terrorist operatives , armed operatives, and armed groups in Somalia have demonstrated the intent to attack the intent to attack planes at Mogadishu International Airport (successful in September 2010).

10. Special Circumstances
Credit Cards are not accepted in Somalia.
There is no organized system of criminal justice in Somalia( Laws/Local courts operate by Somali customary + Islamic Sharia Law).
U.S. Dollars are excepted everywhere.

11. Historic Mogadishu
Mogadishu is an ancient city dating back as far as the 1st century CE.
Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia.

12. Shanghai Old City
Located in Mogadishu.
Shanghai Old City is a well known tourist attraction that is know most for its beauty and attraction.
The city was once the a place where the wealthiest Italians hung out. The setup of the Shanghai and its building reflected it was once a very beautiful spot of Mogadishu.

13. Coca-Cola Bottling Plant
Located in Mogadishu.
Coca-Cola is a widely known, popular, product and is a favorite among many around the world.

14. FACTS!!!
1. Somalia is the only Islamic country in the world that boasts of a 100% concentration of Sunni Muslims. 2. Somalia has the largest refugee camp in the world.
3. Somalia and Arabic are the official languages of the country. Apart from these languages, Swahili, English and Italian are also widely spoken in the region.