Somalia
Federal Republic of Somalia
People: Somali
Somalia is located in Eastern Africa and has a population of around 19.7 million. Its capital city is Mogadishu, and the most widely spoken official language is Arabic.
Somalia — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Federal Republic of Somalia |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Mogadishu |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Eastern Africa |
| Population | 19,655,000 |
| Area | 637,657 km² |
| Currency | Somali shilling (SOS) Sh |
| Official Languages | Arabic, Somali |
| Dialling Code | +252 |
| Internet TLD | .so |
| Timezone | UTC+03:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | SO / SOM |
| Borders | Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Somalia
What is the capital of Somalia?
The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu.
What currency does Somalia use?
Somalia uses the Somali shilling (SOS, symbol: Sh).
What language do they speak in Somalia?
The official languages of Somalia are Arabic and Somali.
What is the dialling code for Somalia?
The international dialling code for Somalia is +252.
What side of the road does Somalia drive on?
Somalia drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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