Somalia has a population of 11,757,124 as of 2020.
Size
637,657 sq km / 246,200 sq mi (slightly smaller than Texas)
Capital City
The capital city of Mogadishu is the largest city and was one of the earliest Arab settlements in East Africa.
Ethnic Groups
85% Somali 15% Other
Religion
99% Sunni Muslim 1% Other / Non-religious
Languages
Somali Arabic
Italian and English are also spoken and used in schools and universities.
Geography
Somalia lies mostly north of the equator, on the Horn of Africa. It is also a country of geographic extremes with a hot and dry climate.
Economy
Somalia is one of the poorest countries in the world. Agriculture is three-fifths of the economy, mostly livestock.
Interesting Fact
Somalia is the easternmost country on the African continental mainland.
Important Facts
Somalia was colonized by Britain in 1887 and gained its independence on June 26, 1960. Somalia is also known for a rich oral tradition consisting of the countries stories, myths, traditions, and genealogies.
