Somalia
Somalia is a country in Africa. Its capital is Mogadishu, and it shares land borders with 3 countries.
- Capital
- Mogadishu
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 637,494 km² Number 41 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 3 countries
What is the capital of Somalia?
The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu.
Which countries border Somalia?
Somalia shares land borders with 3 countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Mogadishu |
|---|---|---|
 Kenya | Nairobi | 1,015 km (631 mi) |
 Ethiopia | Addis Ababa | 1,064 km (661 mi) |
 Djibouti | Djibouti | 1,087 km (676 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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