Southern Somalia

	WARNING: Parts of Southern Somalia remain under the rule of the Islamic extremist faction al-Shabaab. The region is home to most of the open fighting in Somalia. Travel to Southern Somalia is extremely dangerous.
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	(Information last updated 12 Mar 2020)

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

Regions

Map of Southern Somalia

Gedo

Cities

Baardheere
Baidoa
Baladweyne
1.11333344.0302781 Baraawe
-0.36027842.5488892 Kismayo
Merca
2.03916745.3419443 Mogadishu
Xuddur

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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. All travel should be avoided until the security situation improves.

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