Somalia
Federal parliamentary republicIndependent since 1960
Official:
Federal Republic of Somalia
Local name:
Soomaaliya / Somalia / الصومال
Region:
Eastern Africa
Area:
637,660 km²
Capital:
Mogadishu
Geography
Somalia is a country at the Gulf of Aden in eastern Africa. The land has a total area of 637,660 km² (246,202 mi²) and a total coastline of 3,025 km (1,879.6 mi). This land area is approximately 92% of the area of Texas. Somalia is thus the 19th biggest country in Africa and in terms of area ranked 43rd worldwide. Only slightly less than half of all residents (47%) live within cities.Somalia is comparatively low at an average elevation of 410 meters above sea level. The highest mountain peak (Shimbiris) is at 2,416 meters. The country has about 140 islands. There are direct national borders with the three neighboring countries Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya. The distance between New York City and the Capital Mogadishu is about 12,280 km (7,630 mi).
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Current time in Somalia:
The countrywide time in Somalia is Eastern Africa Time (EAT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Somalia.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 3 hours all over the year.
Sunrise and sunset00:00
May 2023
The countrywide time in Somalia is Eastern Africa Time (EAT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Somalia.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 3 hours all over the year.
Population
Population:17,066,000
Population per km²:26.76
Life expectancy males:Ø 54.0 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 58.1 yearsBirth rate:
44.0 ‰Death rate:
11.4 ‰Males/Females:
50.1% : 49.9%Population pyramid
The currency in Somalia is the Somalian shilling (SOS).
1 Shilling is divided into 100 Centesimi.
Status: 05/26/2023
1 Shilling is divided into 100 Centesimi.
Status: 05/26/2023
1 US dollar = 568.26 Shillings
1000 Shillings = 1.76 US dollar
1000 Shillings = 1.76 US dollar
The climate in Somalia
In Somalia, as in all equatorial countries, there is a tropical climate. Unlike in Europe or the USA, there is almost no difference between the seasons. The daylight hours vary little, and the temperature differences between summer and winter are also lower. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 32 and 35 degrees. In some parts of the country, the temperature rises to 42 °C. In the colder months, and depending in the region, the temperature drops to 22 °C in a month's average.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official languages:
Somali, Arabic
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Somali | 98.3 % |
| other | 1.7 % |
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Economy
| GDP: | 7.63 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 819.0 M $ |
| Importations: | 94,430.0 M $ |
| › Unemployment rate: | 20.1 % |
| › Corruption index: | 12 (very bad) |
| › Energy consumption: | 311.2 M kWh |
Due to its political and financial situation, Somalia is considered one of the least developed countries in the world.
In terms of revenues, it still ranks 187th in the world and, with an average annual income of 430 USD is one of the low-income countries.
Somalia is considered one of the most dangerous countries worldwide.
Land use
| 0% Urban areas: | 399 km² |
| 70% Agricultural areas: | 448,530 km² |
| 10% Forest: | 60,769 km² |
| 2% Water areas: | 10,320 km² |
| 20% Others: | 127,962 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 15,000 km |
| Commercial harbors: | 4 |
| › Airports: | 5 |
Most important cities
| City | Federal State | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mogadishu / Capital | Banaadir | 2,388,000 |
| Hargeysa | Somaliland | 478,000 |
| Berbera | Somaliland | 242,000 |
| Kismayo | Jubaland | 235,000 |
| Marka | Koonfur Galbeed | 230,000 |
| Jamaame | Jubaland | 185,000 |
| Baidoa | Koonfur Galbeed | 130,000 |
| Burao | Somaliland | 99,000 |
| Bosaso | Puntland | 74,000 |
| Afgooye | Koonfur Galbeed | 65,000 |
| Gaalkacyo | Galmudug | 61,000 |
| Laascaanood | Somaliland | 60,000 |
| Garoowe | Puntland | 57,000 |
| Beledweyne | Hirshabelle | 55,000 |
| Qoryooley | Koonfur Galbeed | 52,000 |
| Jawhar | Hirshabelle | 47,000 |
| Jilib | Jubaland | 44,000 |
| Baardheere | Jubaland | 42,000 |
| Ceerigaabo | Somaliland | 34,000 |
| Ceeldheer | Galmudug | 27,000 |
| Baki | Somaliland | 20,000 |
| Eyl | Puntland | 19,000 |
| Buulobarde | Hirshabelle | 17,000 |
| Qandala | Puntland | 16,000 |
| Garbahaarrey | Jubaland | 13,000 |
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | constitutionally allowed |
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