Southern Somalia occupies about a third of Somalia's territory, and is home to most of the fighting in the civil war.
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| Koofur Orsi Although it was the center of the civil war during the 1990s and 2000s decade, as of the 2020s it has become safe. Koofur Orsi is notable for the richness and fertility of its land. |
Aden Abdulle International Airport (MGQ, formerly Mogadishu International Airport), a few kilometers southwest of the center of Mogadishu.
Many of the beaches of Koofur Orsi along the Somali Sea coast remain untouched.
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.