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MORE INFORMATION ON KENYA

Posted by greekcypriot

... with Kenya. Violent cross-border attacks and cattle raids occur, so it is best to avoid the border regions. Border crossings into Somalia and Sudan are strongly discouraged. Petty crime and theft occurs in some of the urban areas, so be vigilant and keep ...

Best (and safest!) place in central Africa?

Posted by aopaq

... of Somalia. But there are a lot of interesting sites in Ethiopia such as the stone churches at Lalibela. However, Somaliland (northern Somalia) is actually its own "country" that is not recognized by the rest of the world. They have their own ...

The World's Most Corrupt Countries 2009

Posted by durnadupa

... isn't even a legitimate functioning government in place that would have the opportunity to be corrupt? In reality Somalia is split between Somaliland, Puntland, and the rest of that country. Apparently the independence seeking area of Somaliland has ...

10 Most Dangerous Destinations

Posted by starlagurl

... from Tikrit in the north to Hillah in the south, and from Ramadi in the west to Mandali in the east. 1. Somalia Somalia is a lawless land, according to iJet and Control Risks. Various warlords in this East African country traffic weapons and narcotics, ...

10 Most Dangerous Destinations

Posted by jasminevs

Posted on Nov 14, 2011, 03:53:59

I've also heard that Somalia is very risky to travel, despite the place's beauty and tourist attractions. I guess it's important to pay extra attention to planning and back-up plans prior to a trip there!

What did you want to be when you grew up?

Posted by sianeth

I still want to be a Pirate though. I don't mean a nasty one off the coast of Somalia. I mean a nice, cool one, who sails around hunting treasure and drinking Rum on a beach with a ton of wenches. Cap'n Jack Sparrow? In that case I would ...

What did you want to be when you grew up?

Posted by darrenstravels

... thats for the Bankers, not the Insurance Geeks :-) I still want to be a Pirate though. I don't mean a nasty one off the coast of Somalia. I mean a nice, cool one, who sails around hunting treasure and drinking Rum on a beach with a ton of wenches.

Top Ten Most Dangerous Cities

Posted by aopaq

... .com: 10. London, U.K. 9. Saskatoon, Canada 8. Norilsk, Russia (in Siberia) 7. Johannesburg, South Africa 6. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 5. Detroit, U.S.A. 4. Caracas, Venezuela 3. Linfen, China 2. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico 1. Mogadishu, Somalia

10 Most Dangerous Destinations

Posted by aopaq

I noticed that the description for Somalia is the same as for Iraq. I just want to point out that Somaliland (the northern part of Somalila that is yet to be recognized as an official country but yet has its own democratically elected government and ...

Most alien island on earth: Socotra

Posted by starlagurl

... , but this is the most comprehensive collection that I've seen so far. Socotra Island is just off the coast of Yemen and Somalia in the Arabian Sea. It has been separated from mainland Africa for more than 6 million years, so life on the island has ...

USA/Iran war

Posted by thellie

... truly altruistic conflict? WWII? possibly, at a pinch, korea...? maybe, if they hadn't run away after five minutes, somalia... the iranian president is a fool, potentially dangerous as well, but is he really more foolish or dangerous than bush, or ...

What are you reading now?

Posted by chisanga

... ... it is quite eye opening abut the life and experiences of UN workers though if you are at all interested by what they do. The three writers are a doctor, a lawyer and a secretary who have been to Cambodia, Somalia, Bosnia, Haiti, Rwanda with the UN

Best Country Traveled in 2006

Posted by whereshegoes

... that had the fewest entries: One Entry made in 2006 Comoros Guadeloupe Guinea Mayotte Norfolk Island Palau Sierra Leone Somalia Timor-Leste Two Entries made in 2006 American Samoa Bouvet Island British Indian Ocean Terr. Chad Christmas Island Cote D&# ...

Best Country Traveled in 2006

Posted by whereshegoes

... received the most foreign tourists was France. USA had the most travel entries with 8799 and Australia a close second at 8184. Somalia, Guadeloupe and Sierra Leone each had only one lone entry all year! Where was your favorite place to travel last ...

Women In Iran

Posted by wakingdream

... Proclomation for Women and Islam, written by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. She is a Dutch member of parliament originally born into Islam in Somalia and a very admired and respected activist for women in Islam. I am very interested in the topic after spending quite a ...

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