Somalia Economy, People, Culture and Flag

People of Somalia

the people of Somalia are an undiluted and undiversified race. Nomads by nature, most of them are Somalis and Bantus. The six main Somali calns are the Darod, the Isaq, the Hawiye, the Dir, the Digil, and the Rahanweyn. The only other race whose have a significant presence is that of the Arabs. The language of the people originates from the Cushitic subgroup – an Afro-Asiatic root. Barring a negligible few, all of them are Sunni Muslims.

Arts, Culture and Music of Somalia

Most of the Somalian music is percussion based. The most popular drum in Somalia is the “Batar” drum. The most important personality in Somali music is Abdillahi Qarshe; he is held as the ‘Father of Somali Music'. He also happens to be first person to usher in the trend of using accompanying musical instruments; especially the lute and other stringed instruments.

Flag of Somalia

the country of Somalia has a flag with an extremely simple design. The rectangular flag of the country has a light blue backdrop on which is superimposed a white five-pointed star. The shade of light blue that is used in the flag is the same as that in the flag of the United Nations. In fact, the inspiration is derived from the United Nation's flag. The white five-pointed star is known as the “Star of Unity”. It stands as a testimony to the race of Somalis who are found in the ex-Italian colony, ex-British colony, Djibouti, Kenya and Ethiopia.

Economy of Somalia

the lack of an organized government, scarcity of natural resources and the disorganized and indiscriminate operation of a free market places Somalia's economy in a vulnerable position. As a result Somalia is mostly reliant on the remittances sent from abroad. The chief sustenance is obtained from the rearing of cattle and livestock. The meager amounts of mineral recourses come in the form of bauxite, oil reserves, iron ore, natural gas, tin, salt, gypsum and copper. Agricultural produces like rice, beans, bananas, sesame seeds, sorghum, mangoes, corn, sugarcane and coconuts also make a significant contribution. Aromatic forest produces like frankincense and myrrh were once a significant export commodity of the country; but depleting forest land and lack of organization has taken its toll. The industry of fishing too has been subjected to the same fate due to rampant poaching and lack of a leading body. The other industries in the country are those of wireless communication, sugar refining and textiles. The goods that are exported from the country mostly comprise of natural resources like hides of animals, scrap metal, livestock, charcoal, bananas and fish.

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