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Somalia
Also Known As Federal Republic of Somalia
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Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is the easternmost country in continental Africa. Stretching across the Horn of Africa, it borders Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, Kenya to the southwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, and the Indian Ocean to the east. British Somaliland and the former Italian Somaliland each gained independence in 1960 and united to form the Somali Republic. Its capital is Mogadishu.
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PopulationRounded 2025 estimate; comprehensive census data is limited. Population Estimate Year Area (sq km) Independence or Founding YearBritish Somaliland gained independence from the United Kingdom on 26 June 1960 and the Trust Territory of Somaliland (formerly Italian Somaliland) followed on 1 July 1960, with the two uniting the same day to form the Somali Republic. Cross-Tradition Connections
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Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia.
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1. Somalia (Wikipedia)
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Federal Republic of Somalia
1. Somalia (Wikipedia)
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Mogadishu
1. Somalia (Wikipedia)
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637,657 km2
1. Somalia (Wikipedia)
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19,655,000 (2025 estimate)
1. Somalia (Wikipedia)
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British Somaliland obtained independence on 26 June 1960, and Italian Somaliland followed on 1 July, with the two uniting to form the Somali Republic.
1. Somalia (Wikipedia)
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Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is the easternmost country in continental Africa. Stretching across the Horn of Africa, it borders Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, Kenya to the southwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, and the Indian Ocean to the east.
Mogadishu (Wikipedia)
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Somalia
Mogadishu (Wikipedia)
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Mogadishu, locally known as Xamar or Hamar, is the capital and most populous city of Somalia.
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