What is the Capital of Somalia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Somalia is Mogadishu. Somalia is located in Eastern Africa, Africa, with a population of 19,655,000. The official currency is the Somali shilling and the primary language spoken is Somali.
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Mogadishu at a glance
| Capital city | Mogadishu |
|---|---|
| Country | Somalia (Federal Republic of Somalia) |
| Region | Eastern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 19,655,000 (66th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:00 |
| Currency | Somali shilling (SOS) |
| Calling code | +252 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Somalia
- Djibouti, capital of Djibouti
- Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia
- Nairobi, capital of Kenya
Somalia in context
- Somalia covers 637,657 km², making it the 41st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 31 people per km² ranks 150th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya.
- With 19,655,000 people, Somalia holds about 4.5% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 1.3% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Somalia has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Somalia is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Somalia — FAQ
What is the capital of Somalia?
The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu.
Is Mogadishu the largest city in Somalia?
Yes — Mogadishu is both the capital and the largest city of Somalia.
What country is Mogadishu in?
Mogadishu is the capital city of Somalia.
What continent is Mogadishu in?
Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, is located in Africa.
Is Mogadishu the capital of Somalia?
Yes — Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia (official name: Federal Republic of Somalia).
Mogadishu is the capital of which country?
Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia, in Eastern Africa.
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