Somalia

Africa · Capital Mogadishu

Somalia is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Mogadishu. It has a population of around 15,008,154 people. The main language is Arabic and the official currency is the Somali shilling. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

Somalia is a country in Africa. Its capital is Mogadishu. It has a population of 15,008,154, bordering 3 countries. The official language is Arabic. The official currency is the Somali shilling.

Where is Somalia?

Somalia at a glance

Capital: Mogadishu
Population: 15.0M
Currency: Somali shilling
Language: Arabic
Continent: Africa
Coastline: Yes

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Frequently asked questions about Somalia

What is the capital of Somalia?

The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu.

What continent is Somalia in?

Somalia is located in Africa.

What is the population of Somalia?

Somalia has a population of approximately 15,008,154 people.

What is the currency of Somalia?

The official currency of Somalia is the Somali shilling.

What language is spoken in Somalia?

The main language spoken in Somalia is Arabic.

What is the flag of Somalia?

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