Tourism in Somalia Tourism in Somalia Tourism in Somalia is regulated by the Federal Government of Somalia's Ministry of Tourism. The industry was traditionally noted for its numerous historical sites, beaches, waterfalls, mountain ranges and national parks. After the start of the civil war in the early 1990s, the Tourism Ministry shut down operations. It was re-established in the 2000s, and once again oversees the national tourist industry. The Mogadishu-based Somali Tourism Association (SOMTA) provides on-the-ground consulting services. In the pre-independence period, European explorers would occasionally travel to Somalia and other parts of the Horn of Africa to visit the region's numerous historical
Balad, Somalia market (currently not operating). Textiles are produced at the Somalitex plant in Balcad which supplies virtually the entire domestic market. Balcad Textile Factory was upgraded and funded by West Germany and Somalitex facilities were greatly expanded. It is considered among the best equipped textile plant in Africa. The investment in cotton showed fewer long-term results than the investment in bananas. The Administration of Balcad District of the Middle Shabelle region supported by the Somali Federal Government encourage the local and foreign investment in the region. Balad, Somalia Bal'ad District () is one of the districts of Middle Shabelle region of