The Federal Republic of Somalia is situated in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest and Kenya to the south. The Indian Ocean forms its east coast and the Gulf of Aden its north coast. In 1960 British and Italian Somaliland were united to create this semi-arid state which has suffered years of civil war. Its capital is Mogadishu.
The first stamps of the new Somali Republic were issued in 1960. During the civil war the national postal infrastructure was totally destroyed. This meant that residents could only communicate via letters sent via acquaintances, but also via the internet. During the war stamps were produced outside the country, mainly designed for foreign collectors. Postal services were only resumed officially at the end of 2013.
Italian Colony
1926
Italian Colonial Institute Series
SG # 81
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 82
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 83
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 84
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 85
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 86
Unused (Hinged)
1930
Royal Wedding of Prince Umberto and Princess Marie Jose Series
SG # 126
Unused (NH)
400th Death Anniversary of Francesco Ferrucci Series
SG # 129
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 130
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 131
Unused (Hinged)
1932
Various Scenes Series
SG # 166a
Used (Hinged)
SG # 169a
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 173
Used
1934
2nd International Colonial Exhibition Series
SG # 187
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 188
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 189
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 190
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 191
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 192
Unused (Hinged)
1936
Air Series
SG # 224
Used (Hinged)
Italian Trust Territory
1950
Various Scenes Series
SG # 246
Used (NH)
1955
Floral Designs Series
SG # 284
Unused (Hinged)
1958
Sports Series
SG # 320
Unused (Hinged)
Republic of Somalia
1961
Harvesting Series
SG # 370
Used (Hinged)
1963
3rd Anniversary of Independence Series
SG # 404
Used (Hinged)
1973
Introduction of New Somali Script Series
SG # 558
Used (Hinged)