On this day 65 years ago, on December 14, 1960 (October 26, 1960 lunar calendar), our country established diplomatic relations with Somalia. Juba River Somalia, the full name of the Somali Republic. It is located on the Somali Peninsula in the easternmost part of the African continent. It covers an area of 637,657 square kilometers. Population 9.10 million (1994). The vast majority are Somalis, belonging to two ethnic groups, Samal and Sabb. The official languages are Somali and Arabic, and English and Italian are commonly used. Islam is the state religion. The capital, Mogadishu. The main mineral deposits are mines, tin, manganese, nickel, Ming, magnesium, zinc, aluminum, uranium, quartz, beryl, gypsum, oil and natural gas. The forest coverage rate is 13%. Rich in fishery resources. The economy is dominated by animal husbandry, and its export income accounts for 80% of the total export income. Agriculture is the second largest industry. The main crops are sorghum, corn, rice, beans, sesame seeds, cotton, sugarcane, bananas, etc. Food cannot be self-sufficient. The industrial base is weak, and raw materials, machinery and equipment and spare parts are almost entirely imported. The main industrial sectors are textiles, leather, sugar, salt, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, food processing, printing, electricity, etc. It is one of the least developed countries in the world declared by the United Nations, with a per capita GDP of 150 US dollars in 1991. It mainly exports live animals, bananas, etc., and imports crude oil, machinery and spare parts, food, vehicles, building materials, medicines and woven products. In 1700 BC, the "Bunt" country famous for producing spices was established. In the 7th century, the Arabs moved in and established several trade points and sultanates along the coast. In the 16th century, Portugal, Britain, France, and Italy invaded one after another. In 1887, the northern part of Somalia and in 1925, the southern part of Somalia became a British "protectorate" and an Italian colony, respectively, called "British Somalia" and "Italian Somalia". The whole territory was controlled by the British in 1941. On June 26 and July 1, 1960, the northern and southern regions of Somalia became independent, and on July 1, they merged to form the Republic of Somalia. On October 21, 1969 (now National Day), Siad seized power and changed the name of the country to the Somali Democratic Republic. In January 1991, the Siad regime was overthrown and changed to its current name. Since then, it has been in a state of armed division among various factions. Established diplomatic relations with China on December 14, 1960. Map of Somalia Port Bossaso Somali pirates Somali pirates The CalMadow Mountains in northern Somalia, where the highest peak in Somalia. The ruins of the Somali military band Qa'ableh Somali refugee children, famine broke out in southern Somalia, and children could not get enough food. President of the Federal Republic Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud Somali fish canning worker