Country Profile

Formal Name:   Republic of Somalia 
Local Name:   Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliya
Government:   Coalition government
Structure:   27 regions (de facto)
Formation:   1 July 1960 
Anthem:   Soomaaliyeey Toosoow (Somalia, Wake Up)
Languages:   Somali, Arabic
Population:   9.4 million
Area:   637,657 km2 (43rd)
Currency:   Somali shilling (SOS) 
Capital:   Mogadishu (2 million)
Main Cities:  Hargeisa (2 million), Bosaso (950,000), Gaalkacyo (545,000), Berbera (232,500)