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When early Egyptians, Greeks, and others came and approached the inhabitants of present-day Somalia, someone among themselves would utter the word " soo maal" which in fact, meant "milk the domestic animal" in order to present fresh milk to the visitors. The Somalis even today have retained this most ancient tradition of providing hospitality to all their guests by presenting to them the fresh milk of their animals.
So, to the foreigners, Somali people were known as the "Soo maal", who later become the "Somali", and Somalia was named after these people.
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Which is the most easterly country in Africa?
Somalia is on the easternmost tip of Africa.
Who is the head of government in Somalia?
Somalia does not have head
Who was the queen of Somalia?
SOMALIA NEVER HAD A QUEEN.
Is Somalia safe?
No, Somalia is not a Safe Country because Somalia has been in war for more than 20 years.
What does arid land mean in Somalia?
If this is room 7 blockhouse bay intermediate, 2012. The answer is Dry Land
What do Somalia mask mean?
they are for carnivals
What does Somali means in Arabic?
somali mean in Arabic from Somalia
Which is the most easterly country in Africa?
Somalia is on the easternmost tip of Africa.
What is longuge of Somalia?
if you did mean the language, it will be the "Af-soomaali" or Somali Language.
Halothmanus Beckettii grows where?
I think you mean the Halothamnus beckettii. If that is the one, then it can be found in Somalia.
What does hoyo mean in Somalia?
hoyo is an somalian word manind mummy/mother or mum
What are the gender ruls for Somalia?
somalia
What are the vegetation regions of Somalia?
somalia
Who is richer - Somalia or Sierra Leon?
Somalia
Is Somalia in the commonwealth?
Somalia was in Commonwealth in 1953.
What is Somalia continent?
Somalia is in the continent of Africa.
Who was the queen of Somalia?
SOMALIA NEVER HAD A QUEEN.
