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Economic Indicator: Climate and Environment (climate, environmental issues, environmental agreements, natural hazards)
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Detailed Analysis for Year: 2015
Full Dataset: from 1993 to 2014
Dataset updated: 17th March 2015
Data Source: CIA Factbook
National or Regional Currency: Somali Shilling
Currency Symbol: SOS
Climate: principally desert; northeast monsoon (December to February), moderate temperatures in north and hot in south; southwest monsoon (May to October), torrid in the north and hot in the south, irregular rainfall, hot and humid periods (tangambili) between monsoons
Natural Hazards: recurring droughts; frequent dust storms over eastern plains in summer; floods during rainy season
Environment - Current Issues: famine; use of contaminated water contributes to human health problems; deforestation; overgrazing; soil erosion; desertification
Environment - International Agreements: party to: Biodiversity, Desertification, Endangered Species, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection ; signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements