Somalia

East Africa, Somalia
Somalia

People from Somalia are called:

Male/General:

Somali

Pronunciation:

/səˈmɑːli/

Quick Facts

Population:
18,143,378 (2024 est.)
Country:
Somalia
Region:
East Africa

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Etymology & Origin

From the Somali people, possibly meaning 'go and milk' in ancient Somali, referring to pastoral traditions.

About Somalia

  • Capital city: Mogadishu.
  • Horn of Africa nation with longest coastline on mainland Africa.
  • Known for maritime trade history, nomadic culture, and strategic location.
  • Somali and Arabic are official languages with strong Islamic heritage.

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