🇸🇴 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

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Neighboring Countries

Additional Flags & Symbols

Berbera

City / Municipality

Borama

City / Municipality

Burao

City / Municipality

Dolow

City / Municipality

Hargeisa

City / Municipality

Ajuran Sultanate

Historical Flag

Hiraab Imamate

Historical Flag

Isaaq Sultanate

Historical Flag

Northland State

Historical Flag

Oltre Giuba

Historical Flag

Somali Democratic Republic

Historical Flag

Somali Republic

Historical Flag

Somaliland

Historical Flag

State of Somaliland

Historical Flag

Sultanate of Mogadishu

Historical Flag

Sultanate of the Geledi

Sultanate of the Geledi

Historical Flag

Galmudug

Region / Province / State

Hirshabelle

Region / Province / State

Jubaland

Region / Province / State

Khatumo State

Region / Province / State

South West State of Somalia

Region / Province / State

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