SOMALIA

Capital: Mogadishu

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Somalia is a country in the Horn of Africa which is officially known as the Somali Republic. Currenty the nominal government only truly controls a small portion of Somalia and it is generally regarded as a failed state. The region of Somaliland regards itself as self-governing rather than subject to Somalia. Somalia was formed from the Trust Territory of Somalia (formerly Italian Somaliland) and the State of Somaliland (formerly British Somaliland). Somalia is bordered by Djibouti, Kenya, the Gulf of Aden, Yemen, the Indian Ocean, and Ethiopia. It has the longest coastline in Africa.

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Central Bank of Somalia. 5 Shillings. 1983. Pick 31a. Water buffalo. Banana harvest. Uncirculated. $6

Central Bank of Somalia. 50 Shillings. 1986. Pick 34b. Livestock at water trough. Uncirculated. $12

Central Bank of Somalia. 500 Shillings. 1996. Pick 36c. Fishermen at work. Uncirculated. $8

Central Bank of Somalia. 1000 Shillings. 1990. Pick 37a. Basket weavers. Uncirculated. $8

Central Bank of Somalia. Mogadishu Northern Forces. 50 Shillings. 1991. Pick R2. Mother leads mule carrying children. Uncirculated. $15