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🇸🇴 Somalia Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Somalia is a country in East Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 637,657 km² and has a coastline of 3,333 km. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
East Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
637,657 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
27/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
3,333 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+3
UTC offset
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Independence
1960
established
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Climate
Hot desert and semi-arid, two rainy seasons
general type

Location and Position

Somalia is situated in East Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 3,333 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Somalia covers a total area of 637,657 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 17.1M across this area, the population density is 27/km². The capital city is Mogadishu.

Climate

The climate of Somalia is hot desert and semi-arid, two rainy seasons. The best time to visit is generally December–March, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Somalia

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Djibouti
Djibouti City
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Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
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Kenya
Nairobi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Somalia located?

Somalia is located in East Africa, Africa. The capital city is Mogadishu.

How large is Somalia?

Somalia has a total area of 637,657 km² with a population density of 27/km².

What countries border Somalia?

Somalia shares land borders with: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya.

What is the climate of Somalia?

The climate of Somalia is Hot desert and semi-arid, two rainy seasons. The best time to visit is December–March.

What timezone is Somalia in?

Somalia observes UTC+3 timezone.

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