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Somalia

Federal Republic of Somalia

Region

Africa • Eastern Africa

Capital

Mogadishu

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The flag of Somalia features a large five-pointed white star centered on a light blue field.

The flag of Somalia features a large five-pointed white star centered on a light blue field.

Population
15,893,219
Area
637,657 km²
Time Zone
UTC+03:00
Top-Level Domain
.so

About Somalia

Somalia is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Eastern Africa region. Its capital city is Mogadishu. With a population of 15,893,219, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 637,657 km², making it a large country in terms of land area. With a population density of 24.92 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official languages of Somalia include Arabic and Somali.

The currency used in Somalia is the Somali shilling (Sh), .

Somalia is a member of the United Nations.

In Somalia, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+03:00 time zone.

Somalia shares its borders with 3 countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya.

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Coat of Arms of Somalia

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Mogadishu
  • Continent: Africa
  • Native Name: الصومال‎‎
  • Demonym: Somali
  • Top Level Domain: .so
  • Calling Code: +252
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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