Somalia (officially Federal Republic of Somalia) is an independent country located in Eastern Africa, Africa. With a population of 19,655,000 people, it ranks #66 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 637,657 km² (#43 globally), with a population density of 31 people per km². The capital city is Mogadishu. The official languages are Arabic, Somali.
Key Facts
Population
19,655,000
#66 world ranking
Area
637,657 km²
#43 world ranking
Population Density
31/km²
Capital
Mogadishu
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+03:00
Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
3
neighboring countries
Languages
Currency
- Somali shilling (Sh)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (3)
Ethiopia
Kenya
DjiboutiCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Somalia?
The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu.
What is the population of Somalia?
Somalia has a population of 19,655,000 people, ranking #66 in the world by population.
How big is Somalia?
Somalia covers an area of 637,657 km², ranking #43 in the world by area. The population density is 31 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Somalia?
The official languages of Somalia are: Arabic, Somali.
What is the currency of Somalia?
The currency of Somalia is Somali shilling (Sh).
What countries border Somalia?
Somalia shares borders with 3 countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Djibouti.