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Somalia

الصومال‎‎

Eastern Africa, Africa

ArabicSomali

Somalia (الصومال‎‎) is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. With a population of 19,655,000 and an area of 637,657 km², the capital city is Mogadishu. The official languages are Arabic and Somali. The national currency is the Somali shilling (Sh SOS).

Quick Facts

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Mogadishu
Capital
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19,655,000
Population
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637,657 km²
Area
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Sh SOS
Currency
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+252
Dial Code
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.so
TLD

Economy

Somalia has a GDP per capita of $630, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$630
GNI per Capita$620

Geography

Somalia is located in Eastern Africa at coordinates 10.00°N, 49.00°E. It shares borders with 3 countries. The highest point is Shimbiris at 2,460 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates10.00°N, 49.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointShimbiris
2,460 m
🏞️ Longest RiverJubba River
1,658 km
TimezonesUTC+03:00
BordersDJIETHKEN

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Somalia, including Horseed Stadium with a capacity of 35,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumHorseed Stadium
35,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Somalia

What is the capital of Somalia?
The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu.
What is the population of Somalia?
Somalia has a population of approximately 19,655,000 people.
What currency does Somalia use?
Somalia uses the Somali shilling (Sh SOS).
What languages are spoken in Somalia?
The official languages of Somalia are Arabic, Somali.
What is the area of Somalia?
Somalia covers a total area of 637,657 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Somalia?
The GDP per capita of Somalia is approximately $630.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)