Somalia Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Somalia (ISO: SO) and the capital city, Mogadishu. This page enables you to explore Somalia and its land boundaries in total: 2,385 km. You may also view the border countries of Somalia (total: 3, Djibouti 61 km, Ethiopia 1,640 km, Kenya 684 km with its area of total: 637,657 sq km; land: 627,337 sq km, water: 10,320 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Somalia Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Somalia, located in Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, east of Ethiopia, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
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Geographical facts about Somalia including Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia |
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| Name of the country: | Somalia | Capital city: | Mogadishu |
| Geographical coordinates of Somalia: | 10 00 N, 49 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Mogadishu: | 2 04 N 45 20 E |
| Location of Somalia: | Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, east of Ethiopia | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Somalia: | total: 637,657 sq km; land: 627,337 sq km, water: 10,320 sq km | Area comparative of Somalia: | almost five times the size of Alabama; slightly smaller than Texas |
| The elevation data of Somalia: | mean elevation: 410 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m, highest point: Shimbiris 2,416 m | The climate of Somalia: | principally desert: northeast monsoon (December to February), moderate temperatures in north and hot in south: southwest monsoon (May to October), torrid in the north and hot in the south, irregular rainfall, hot and humid periods (tangambili) between monsoons |
| Land use of Somalia: | agricultural land: 70.3%; arable land 1.8%; permanent crops 0%; permanent pasture 68.5%; forest: 10.6%; other: 19.1% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 2,000 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Somalia: | strategic location on Horn of Africa along southern approaches to Bab el Mandeb and route through Red Sea and Suez Canal | The terrain of Somalia: | mostly flat to undulating plateau rising to hills in north |
| Land boundaries of Somalia: | total: 2,385 km | Borders countries of Somalia: | Djibouti 61 km, Ethiopia 1,640 km, Kenya 684 km |
| Maritime claims of Somalia: | territorial sea: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Somalia
Are you traveling to Somalia? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, east of Ethiopia.
Did you know that the legal system of Somalia is a mixed legal system of civil law, Islamic law, and customary law (referred to as Xeer)?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Somalia, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 22,100 km, paved: 2,608 km, unpaved: 19,492 km (2000)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: MOGADISHU (capital) 2.138 million; Hargeysa 760,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 39.6% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Somalia: 10,817,354 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.92% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Somali (official language), Arabic (official language, according to the Transitional Federal Charter), Italian, English. These days, Somalia has to face a net migration rate of -7.5 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Somalia nowadays; Somali 85%, Bantu and other non-Somali 15% (including 30,000 Arabs).
The right to vote in Somalia can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Somalia. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 7 years.
In case if you plan to visit Somalia for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Somalia are: Foundation of the Somali Republic, 1 July (1960).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Somalia, these are the most likely dangers you might face: recurring droughts; frequent dust storms over eastern plains in summer; floods during rainy season. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Mogadishu and/or Somalia?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Somalia, the population has to face a death rate of 13.3 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Somalia
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Somalia. Here they are: Somali (official language), Arabic (official language, according to the Transitional Federal Charter), Italian, English.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .so
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; principally desert: northeast monsoon (December to February), moderate temperatures in north and hot in south: southwest monsoon (May to October), torrid in the north and hot in the south, irregular rainfall, hot and humid periods (tangambili) between monsoons.
Its capital city is Mogadishu, where the local time zone is UTC+3, which is 8 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Mogadishu: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Somalia; mean elevation: 410 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m, highest point: Shimbiris 2,416 m. The length of its total coastline are: 3,025 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 2,385 km.
Current environmental issues in Somalia; famine; use of contaminated water contributes to human health problems; deforestation; overgrazing; soil erosion; desertification.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: recurring droughts; frequent dust storms over eastern plains in summer; floods during rainy season.
For your traveling options, there are 61 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Somalia all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 22,100 km, paved: 2,608 km, unpaved: 19,492 km (2000).
Background of Somalia
Like every nation, Somalia also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Britain withdrew from British Somaliland in 1960 to allow its protectorate to join with Italian Somaliland and form the new nation of Somalia. In 1969, a coup headed by Mohamed SIAD Barre ushered in an authoritarian socialist rule characterized by the persecution, jailing, and torture of political opponents and dissidents. After the regime’s collapse early in 1991, Somalia descended into turmoil, factional fighting, and anarchy. In May 1991, northern clans declared an independent Republic of Somaliland that now includes the administrative regions of Awdal, Woqooyi Galbeed, Togdheer, Sanaag, and Sool. Although not recognized by any government, this entity has maintained a stable existence and continues efforts to establish a constitutional democracy, including holding municipal, parliamentary, and presidential elections. The regions of Bari, Nugaal, and northern Mudug comprise a neighboring semi-autonomous state of Puntland, which has been self-governing since 1998 but does not aim at independence; it has also made strides toward reconstructing a legitimate, representative government but has suffered some civil strife. Puntland disputes its border with Somaliland as it also claims the regions of Sool and Sanaag, and portions of Togdheer. Beginning in 1993, a two-year UN humanitarian effort (primarily in south-central Somalia) was able to alleviate famine conditions, but when the UN withdrew in 1995, having suffered significant casualties, order still had not been restored. In 2000, the Somalia National Peace Conference (SNPC) held in Djibouti resulted in the formation of an interim government, known as the Transitional National Government (TNG). When the TNG failed to establish adequate security or governing institutions, the Government of Kenya, under the auspices of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), led a subsequent peace process that concluded in October 2004 with the election of Abdullahi YUSUF Ahmed as President of a second interim government, known as the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of the Somali Republic. The TFG included a 275-member parliamentary body, known as the Transitional Federal Parliament (TFP). President YUSUF resigned late in 2008 while United Nations-sponsored talks between the TFG and the opposition Alliance for the Re-Liberation of Somalia (ARS) were underway in Djibouti. In January 2009, following the creation of a TFG-ARS unity government, Ethiopian military forces, which had entered Somalia in December 2006 to support the TFG in the face of advances by the opposition Islamic Courts Union (ICU), withdrew from the country. The TFP was doubled in size to 550 seats with the addition of 200 ARS and 75 civil society members of parliament. The expanded parliament elected Sheikh SHARIF Sheikh Ahmed, the former ICU and ARS chairman as president in January 2009. The creation of the TFG was based on the Transitional Federal Charter (TFC), which outlined a five-year mandate leading to the establishment of a new Somali constitution and a transition to a representative government following national elections. In 2009, the TFP amended the TFC to extend TFG’s mandate until 2011 and in 2011 Somali principals agreed to institute political transition by August 2012. The transition process ended in September 2012 when clan elders replaced the TFP by appointing 275 members to a new parliament who subsequently elected a new president. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
