Difference between revisions of "Somalia"
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+ | The country is today officially known as the Republic of Somalia (جمهورية الصومال). During the classical period many city states arose along the coast, inviting trade from Phoenicia, Egypt, Greece, Persia, Saba, Nabataea and the Roman Empire. Islam began to influence Somali culture in the 7th century, with Mogadishu becoming the Islamic cultural center of East Africa. |
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The country is today officially known as the Republic of Somalia (جمهورية الصومال). During the classical period many city states arose along the coast, inviting trade from Phoenicia, Egypt, Greece, Persia, Saba, Nabataea and the Roman Empire. Islam began to influence Somali culture in the 7th century, with Mogadishu becoming the Islamic cultural center of East Africa.