Somalia
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 637,657 km²
- Capital
- Mogadishu
- ISO
- SO
What the flag means
The light blue is said to follow the United Nations flag, tied to the country’s history under UN trusteeship before independence. The five points of the white star are said to stand for the five regions where Somali people live.
Fun facts
- FlagSomalia’s flag is a simple design with just one white star in the middle of a light blue field.
- GeographySomalia has the longest coastline of any country on the African mainland.
- GeographyThe easternmost point of the African continent is Ras Hafun in Somalia.
- CultureSomalia is one of the world’s leading camel-herding countries, and camel milk is an everyday drink.
