Somalia is a coastal country in Africa with a population of 15.9M and an area of 637,657 km². Its capital is Mogadishu, Somali is the official language, and it is a republic. Somalia shares borders with 3 countries.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalMogadishu
Population15.9M
Area637,657 km²
LanguageSomali
ReligionIslam
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencySomali Shilling
GDP/capita$450
Independence1960
Geography
Has coastlineHas desertSavanna
Oceans / SeasIndian, Gulf of Aden
Geo. linesEquator
BordersEthiopia, Kenya, Djibouti
History & Culture
Ottoman Empire
Colonised by Italy
Economy & Resources
AgricultureSorghum, Dates
Memberships
Arab League
African Union
🎯 How to identify Somalia in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Somalia efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of Arab League?
✅ Yes
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