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Somalia

Location
Location Description

Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, east of Ethiopia

Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya
Independent
Yes
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country features a large five-pointed white star centered on a light blue field.

Capital
Mogadishu
Languages
Arabic, Somali
Currency
(shilling)
Size
246,201 sq mi (637,657 sq km) — 43rd largest
Total Population
19,655,000 people — 66th largest
Population Density
79.8 people per sq mi (30.8 people per sq km) — 185th largest
Fun Fact
Has the most camels of any country

Country Location

Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, east of Ethiopia

Country Flag

The flag of this country features a large five-pointed white star centered on a light blue field.