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Somalia
Resilience by the Indian Ocean
Overview
A Horn of Africa nation with the continent's longest coastline, rich pastoral traditions, and a society rebuilding stability after decades of conflict and clan division.
Geographic Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Land Area
637,657 km²
Capital
Mogadishu
Languages
Arabic, Somali
Currencies
Somali shilling (Sh)
At a Glance
19
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
14
Freedom
44
Security
0
Life Expectancy
54 yrs
Median Age
15.4 yrs
Urbanization
49%
Cost Index
40
Housing Index
11
Healthcare Access
17/100
Climate
Average Temperature
26.9°C
Most Temperate Cities
1 Luuq 29.3°C
2 Garbahaarrey 29.2°C
3 Saacow 28.6°C
4 Jilib 28.4°C
5 Dhuusamarreeb 28.3°C
Cities
Mahaddayweyne Aynaba Baardheere Caluula Ceelbuur Ceerigaabo Dhuusamarreeb Gaalkacyo Gabiley Garbahaarrey Garoowe Hargeisa
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Hobyo Hudun Jamaame Jawhar Marka Oodweyne Qoryooley Saacow Tayeeglow Waajid Xarardheere Xuddur Bandarbeyla Bargaal Burao Buulobarde Buurhakaba Cadale Mogadishu Bosaso Kismayo Baidoa Afgooye Las Anod Beledweyne Jilib Luuq Ceeldheer Wanlaweyn Qandala Eyl Bereeda Jalalaqsi Yeed Las Khorey Iskushuban Ceek Buur Gaabo Dujuuma
Economy & Finance
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 33 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 12
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.53% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 24 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 85/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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