Somalia
Perched on the Horn of Africa, Somalia has the longest mainland coastline on the continent and a deep tradition of poetry that earned it the nickname 'nation of bards'.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A light blue field with a single white five-pointed star at the centre. The blue originally honoured the United Nations, which oversaw the path to independence; the star's five points represent the regions where Somali people live.
Somalia FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Mogadishu |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 11,031,386 |
| Area | 637,657 km² |
| Population density | 17 /km² |
| Currency | Somali shilling (SOS) Sh.So. |
| Official languages | Arabic, Somali |
| Calling code | +252 |
| Internet TLD | .so |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | SO / SOM |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It has the longest coastline of any country on mainland Africa, stretching over 3,000 kilometres.
- Somalia sits on the Horn of Africa, the continent's easternmost point.
- Poetry is so central to its culture that Somalis have been called a 'nation of poets'.
- The vast majority of its people speak Somali, and camels are prized enough to feature in traditional wealth and dowries.
Somalia FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Somalia?
The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu.
What is the population of Somalia?
Somalia has a population of about 11,031,386.
What currency does Somalia use?
Somalia uses the Somali shilling (SOS).
What languages are spoken in Somalia?
The official languages of Somalia are Arabic, Somali.
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