Southern Somalia

Southern Somalia occupies about a third of Somalia's territory, and is home to most of the fighting in the civil war.

Cities

 * — capital of Bay region
 * — capital of Koofur Orsi state
 * — capital of Lower Shabelle region and port
 * — capital city and port
 * — capital of Bakool region
 * — capital of Lower Shabelle region and port
 * — capital city and port
 * — capital of Bakool region

Other destinations

 * — turquoise waters, coral reefs, historic ruins, mostly deserted
 * — lions and beaches
 * — small town with an impressive collection of historical structures

Get in
Aden Abdulle International Airport (, formerly Mogadishu International Airport), a few kilometers southwest of the center of Mogadishu.

See
Many of the beaches of Koofur Orsi along the Somali Sea coast remain untouched.

Stay safe
Al Shabab, an Islamic terrorist group, rules much of Southern Somalia. The Southern Region of Somalia is regarded as the most dangerous region in the country. See the warning on the Somalia article for more information.