Geography
Somalia is in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 10, 49; it has Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya.
Neighboring countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya
Africa
Somalia
Somalia is a country in Eastern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Mogadishu
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 19.7 million
- Area
- 637,657 km²
- Currency
- Somali shilling (SOS)
- Official language
- Arabic, Somali
- Calling code
- +252
- Internet TLD
- .so
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
Somalia map preview: 10.00, 49.00
People and Culture
Somalia uses Arabic, Somali in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Somalia varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Somalia is recorded with the official name Federal Republic of Somalia. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Mogadishu
- Eastern Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Mogadishu
- Time zone data: UTC+03:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Somalia is grouped under Africa.
- Somalia has a listed area of 637,657 km².
- Somalia is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Somalia
What is the capital of Somalia?
The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu.
What continent is Somalia in?
Somalia is in Africa.
What currency does Somalia use?
Somalia uses the Somali shilling.
What language is spoken in Somalia?
Arabic, Somali is listed for Somalia in this database.