🇸🇴 Somalia

Federal Republic of Somalia

Basic Information

Capital

Mogadishu

Region

Africa / Eastern Africa

Population

18,613,657

Area

637,657 km²

Currencies

Somali shilling (Sh)

Languages

Arabic, Somali

About country

Somalia is the easternmost country in continental Africa, situated on the Horn of Africa. It boasts the longest coastline on the African mainland, bordering Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya. Historically, Somalia was a vital commercial hub, with powerful empires like the Ajuran Sultanate dominating regional trade during the Middle Ages. Colonized by Italy and Britain in the late 19th century, it gained independence in 1960 through the unification of Italian and British Somaliland. Today, Somalia faces ongoing challenges related to political instability and economic development.

Political Information

System of Government

Federal Republic

Independent

Yes

UN Member

Yes

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2

SO

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3

SOM

Flag Emoji

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Neighboring Countries

Additional Flags & Symbols

Galmudug

Region / Subdivision

Hirshabelle

Region / Subdivision

Jubaland

Region / Subdivision

Khatumo State

Region / Subdivision

South West State of Somalia

South West State of Somalia

Region / Subdivision

Berbera

Obec / Město

Borama

Obec / Město

Burao

Obec / Město

Dolow

Obec / Město

Hargeisa

Obec / Město

Ajuran Sultanate

Ajuran Sultanate

Historical

Hiraab Imamate

Historical

Isaaq Sultanate

Isaaq Sultanate

Historical

Northland State

Northland State

Historical

Oltre Giuba

Historical

Somali Democratic Republic

Somali Democratic Republic

Historical

Somaliland

Historical

Somali Republic

Somali Republic

Historical

State of Somaliland

State of Somaliland

Historical

Sultanate of Mogadishu

Sultanate of Mogadishu

Historical

Sultanate of the Geledi

Sultanate of the Geledi

Historical

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