https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Somalia

Somalia has an estimated population of 18.1 million, [ 16 ][ 17 ][ 18 ] of which 2.7 million live in the capital and largest city, Mogadishu. Around 85% of its residents are ethnic Somalis and the official languages of the country are Somali and Arabic, though the former is the primary language.

https://www.britannica.com › topic › history-of-Somalia

Learn about the history of Somalia, a country on the Horn of Africa with a diverse population of Somali, Oromo, Bantu, and other groups. Explore the exploration, partition, and conflicts that shaped Somalia's past and present.

https://www.bbc.com › news › world-africa-14094503

Provides an overview of Somalia, including key dates and facts about this east African country.

https://www.cia.gov › the-world-factbook › countries › somalia

light blue with a large white five-pointed star in the center; the blue field was originally influenced by the flag of the UN but today is said to denote the sky and the neighboring Indian Ocean; the five points of the star represent the five regions in the horn of Africa that are inhabited by Somali people: the former British ...

https://www.britannica.com › place › Somalia

Learn about Somalia, the easternmost country of Africa, on the Horn of Africa. Explore its physical features, climate, people, economy, politics, and more.

https://news.un.org › en › story › 2021 › 12 › 1108302

The UN official praises Somalia's resilience and stability, but warns of the humanitarian crisis and climate change threats. He calls for more support and resources to help the Somali people cope with the crises and build resilience.