Somalia
72 cities · 18 states/provinces · Capital: Mogadishu · Africa
Somalia at a Glance
General
| Capital | Mogadishu |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa |
| Languages | Arabic, Somali |
| Currency | Shilling (SOS) |
Demographics
| Population | 15,008,154 |
| Density | 23.5/km² |
| Median Age | 19.1 |
| Urban Population | 54.1% |
| Birth Rate | 43.0 per 1K |
| Death Rate | 9.8 per 1K |
| Fertility Rate | 6.13 |
Economy
| GDP | $11.0 billion |
| GDP per Capita | $597 |
| HDI | 0.380 |
| Gini Index | 36.8 |
| Internet Users | 27.6% |
Geography
| Area | 637,657 km² |
| Driving Side | Right |
| Landlocked | No |
| Borders | DJI,ETH,KEN |
| Calling Code | ++252 |
| TLD | .so |
Status
| ISO Code | SO / SOM |
| UN Member | Yes |
| Independent | Yes |
| Life Expectancy | 58.8 years |
Largest Cities in Somalia
| # | City | State/Province | Population | Avg Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mogadishu | Banaadir | 2,120,000 | 81°F | 39 ft |
| 2 | Hargeysa | Woqooyi Galbeed | 1,227,620 | 71°F | 4,137 ft |
| 3 | Bosaso | Bari | 1,067,000 | 84°F | 39 ft |
| 4 | Burao | Togdheer | 350,211 | 73°F | 3,415 ft |
| 5 | Berbera | Woqooyi Galbeed | 263,000 | 84°F | 36 ft |
| 6 | Marka | Lower Shabeelle | 230,100 | 80°F | 39 ft |
| 7 | El Dibir | Bari | 200,000 | 77°F | 157 ft |
| 8 | Kismayo | Lower Juba | 166,667 | 80°F | 36 ft |
| 9 | Ruqi | Awdal | 148,702 | 71°F | 3,652 ft |
| 10 | Baidoa | Bay | 129,839 | 80°F | 1,447 ft |
| 11 | Cabudwaaq | Galguduud | 120,000 | 81°F | 1,102 ft |
| 12 | Kaambooni | Lower Juba | 79,000 | 81°F | 16 ft |
| 13 | Gebiley | Woqooyi Galbeed | 77,320 | 69°F | 4,836 ft |
| 14 | Beled Hawo | Gedo | 73,000 | 85°F | 715 ft |
| 15 | Gorayacowl | Awdal | 68,074 | 70°F | 5,226 ft |
| 16 | Borama | Awdal | 68,074 | 70°F | 4,816 ft |
| 17 | Balanbale | Galguduud | 68,000 | 82°F | 1,083 ft |
| 18 | Xarardheere | Mudug | 65,523 | 81°F | 741 ft |
| 19 | Afgooye | Lower Shabeelle | 65,461 | 80°F | 285 ft |
| 20 | Gaalkacyo | Mudug | 61,200 | 81°F | 945 ft |