country
East Africa
Somalia
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.
Capital
Mogadishu
Population
17.6M
Currency
SOS
Best time to visit
December to March
About Somalia
Longest coastline in mainland Africa with ancient port cities and Somali cultural heritage.
Quick Facts
Climate
Semi-arid to arid
Best Time to Visit
December to March
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