Somalia A Country Study (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161453188)

Somalia A Country Study is a comprehensive book that provides an in-depth analysis of the country of Somalia. Written by the Federal Research Division, the book covers various aspects of Somalia's history, geography, economy, politics, and culture. The book begins with an overview of Somalia's history, including its pre-colonial period, colonization by European powers, and its struggle for independence. It then delves into the country's geography, discussing its climate, terrain, and natural resources.The book also provides a detailed examination of Somalia's economy, including its agriculture, industry, and trade. It explores the challenges facing the country's economic development, such as poverty, unemployment, and lack of infrastructure. The political landscape of Somalia is also analyzed, including the country's political system, political parties, and the role of the military.The book also covers the various ethnic and cultural groups that make up Somalia, including the Somali people, as well as other minority groups. It examines the role of religion in Somali society, including the dominant role played by Islam.Overall, Somalia A Country Study provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the country of Somalia, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding this complex and fascinating nation.The overwhelming majority of Somalis trace their genealogical origin to the mythical founding father, Samaale or Samaal. Even those clan-families, such as the Digil and Rahanwayn in southern Somalia, whose members in many cases do not trace their lineage directly to Samaal, readily identify themselves as Somalis, thereby accepting the primacy of Samaal as the forebear of the Somali people. By language, traditions, and way of life, the Somalis share kinship with other members of the Eastern Cushitic groups of the Horn of Africa, including the Oromo, who constitute roughly 50 percent of the population of Ethiopia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Federal Research Division
ISBN-10: 1161453180
ISBN-13: 9781161453188
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 266
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.63d