Somalia

Country in the Horn of Africa

Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is the easternmost country in continental Africa. The country is situated on the Horn of Africa and is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, and Kenya to the southwest. Somalia has the longest coastline on Africa's mainland. Its terrain consists mainly of plateaus, plains, and highlands. Hot conditions prevail year-round, with periodic monsoon winds and irregular rainfall. Somalia has an estimated population of around 17.1 million, of which over 2 million live in the capital and largest city Mogadishu. It has been described as Africa's most culturally homogeneous country. Around 85% of its residents are ethnic Somalis, who have historically inhabited the country's north. Ethnic minorities are largely concentrated in the south. The official languages of Somalia are Somali and Arabic, though the former of the two is the primary language spoken in the country. Most people in Somalia are Muslims, the majority of them being Sunni.

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Indian Navy captured and handed over 35 Somali pirates to Mumbai police for hijacking MV Ruen. The pirates face various charges, including demanding a $60..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago

Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Saturday that India, being the largest resident naval power in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), will persist in countering..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago

Indian Navy revealed on Saturday that they have safely transported 35 Somali pirates to Mumbai on board the warship INS Kolkata. This comes following the..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago

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