History of Somalia
Somalia it is known since Ancient Egypt, at that time the region was called as Punt. With II till VII century AD the territory of Somalia belonged to the Ethiopian kingdom Aksum. In VII century to region there have arrived Arabs-musulmai and have organised султанат Adele, existed to XVI century. In 17-19 centuries the territory part was under the power of Oman, Zanzibar султаната and Ottoman empire. The Englishmen who have grasped of some ports in gulf of Aden for maintenance of an easy access of the trading ships were the first Europeans on this earth. In the end 19в. The country has been divided between Great Britain and Italy. In 1887 it has been declared creation of the British protectorate British Somalia. In connection with several revolts of local residents British have been compelled to leave the central areas of the country which were grasped eventually by Italians. In 1936 Italian Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea have been united to the Italian East Africa. After the beginning of the second, world war the Italian armies have grasped also British Somalilend, but in 1941 вытесны Englishmen who have grasped all territory of Somalia. The Italian Somalia with 1950 ward territory of Italy. On June, 26th 1960 has received independence British Somalilend, on July, 1st, 1960 the Italian Somalia has received independence; this very day both states have united and have proclaimed creation of independent Somali Republic. After a military coup d’etat on October, 21st 1969 power has passed to officers of army led by M.S.Barre (in 1969 Somali Republic it is renamed into the Somali Democratic Republic). Since 1990 in the country there is a civil war between two clans. With 1991 as a result of armed conflicts between the governmental armies and oppositional groupings in the country there is no government.In 1991y. Northern part of the country has proclaimed the independent state Somalilend which is not recognised till now by other states. Somalia is a member of the United Nations, the Organization of the African unity. Leagues of the Arabian countries.