Somali National Library, Central library in Mogadishu, Somalia.
The National Library building stands near the center of Mogadishu, featuring modern architecture and multiple reading rooms for public use.
Established in 1975, the library accumulated 7,000 books by 1983 before facing closure during the civil war in the 1990s.
The library received 22,000 books from the United States in 2013 to support Somalia's educational development and literature preservation efforts.
The federal government allocated 1 million dollars for the construction of a new library complex with plans to receive 60,000 additional books.
Director Zainab Hassan leads the institution's restoration, making it the primary repository for Somalia's written heritage and academic resources.
Location: Mogadishu
Website: http://snl.gov.so
Address: 28PQ+PCC, Mogadishu, Somalia Mogadishu Mogadishu
Phone: +252618139901
Website: http://snl.gov.so
GPS coordinates: 2.03681,45.33852
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:34
From ancient rock paintings in Laas Geel to the beaches of Mogadishu, Somalia contains diverse natural and historical sites. The country features archaeological remains, colonial architecture, traditional markets, and protected wildlife areas. Religious buildings include mosques and a cathedral, while museums preserve local heritage. The coastline offers ports, beaches, and maritime landmarks, with national parks inland sheltering African wildlife and forests.
Villa Somalia
534 m
Embassy of the United States, Mogadishu
4.9 km
Mogadishu Cathedral
364 m
Lido Beach, Mogadishu
2.8 km
Mosque of Islamic Solidarity
908 m
Banadir Stadium
2.1 km
Arba'a Rukun Mosque
482 m
Fakr ad-Din Mosque
455 m
Gezira Beach
21.7 km
National Museum of Somalia
90 m
Governor's Palace of Mogadishu
451 m
Kismayo National Park
409.5 km
Lamu Fort Library
688 km
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
467 m
List of ambassadors of China to Somalia
142 m
Transitional Federal Parliament
3.6 km
Lamu Museum
688 km
Wajir Museum
587.7 km
Liido Beach
3.7 km
Lag Badana-Bushbush National Park
565.3 km
Jazeera Beach
6.9 km
Dheere
350.8 km
Baardheere
404.1 km
Almnara Tower
1.8 km
Masjidka Merca
71.8 km
Somali National Museum
101 m
Black Hawk down 2
1.8 km
Warsheikh Beach
58.5 kmReviews
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