Mogadishu being the Somalia capital is also the port city of Somalia. All the major trade of Somalia is carried through the port city of Mogadishu. Somalia was discovered by the Persian and Arab tourists who landed in Somalia and established trading centers. After independence in 1960, Mogadishu became the capital of Somalia. Till date Mogadishu is the largest and the prosperous port city in Somalia.
Mogadishu is home to 1,5 million Somalians. Since 1991, there has been severe political unrest in Somalia. For many days the country had no acting government and every thing was in a complete turmoil. Moreover the civil war in Somalia has completely weakened Somalia's economy. Finally the United Nations had to intervene to restore the country's peace. Somalia has a transitional government, with the newly elected president Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed.
Talking about Mogadishu, it unfolds to the world its thousand year history, which is worth knowing. The main attractions of Mogadishu are the Italian Cathedral, Arba-Rucun Mosque, an archway and so on. These attractions are near the waterfront.
Mogadishu is the centralized trade city as the port in Mogadishu is an added advantage. Riverine port was introduced during the colonial days of Somalia. Formerly bananas, cotton, sugar were exported to other countries. Somalia has a progressed telecommunication system. This is another sector where companies across the world are more attracted and are ready to invest in Somalia.
Somalia's transportation system is also developing gradually. However vans and trucks are mostly used means of transportation.
Get ready to experience historical, cultural and unleash the beauty of Somalia capital.
