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

Regions

Gedo

Cities

• 1 Baardheere
• 2 Baidoa
• 3 Beledweyne
• 4 Baraawe
• 5 Kismayo
• 6 Merca - Port city
• 7 Mogadishu - Capital city and port
• 8 Xuddur
• 9 Dinsoor

Other destinations

Ruins of a citadel in Gondershe.

• 1 Bajuni Islands – turquoise waters, coral reefs, historic ruins, mostly deserted
• 2 Lag Badana National Park – Lions and beaches
• 3 Gondershe - Small town with an impressive collection of historical structures.

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.