Somalia
East Africa, Somalia
Somalia
People from Somalia are called:
Male/General:
Somali
Pronunciation:
/səˈmɑːli/
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.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 18,143,378 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Somalia
- Region:
- East Africa