Mogadishu's Bakara Market is the largest in Somalia, consisting of hundreds of small stalls and buildings
Bakara Market was created in late 1972 by the Siad Barre administration. It’s the largest market in east Africa, It served as an open market for the sale of goods and services. After the start of the civil war in the 1990s,
the market was controlled by various militant groups, who used it as a base for their operations. Shops were rehabilitated, selling everything from fruit and garments to building materials. As in the rest of the city, Barkaara Market's real estate values have also risen considerably. The warehouse at the market for $2,000 per month. The market is in the heart of Mogadishu and economic powerhouse of Somalia. It has shown a remarkable capacity for survival and recovery during two decades of prolonged civil-war. Bakaaro’s story shows the resilience of the Somali business community and the role it can play in building peace for more clice www.visitmogadishu.com
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