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Somalia Neighboring Countries

Somalia is located in Eastern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Mogadishu. The official languages are Arabic, Somali. The currency is Somali shilling.

What are the neighboring countries of Somalia? Somalia shares land borders with 3 countries. These Somalia neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Somalia at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Somalia neighboring countries are: Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Somalia and its border countries. The map highlights Somalia in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Somalia

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Somalia?

Somalia shares land borders with 3 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Somalia?

The neighboring countries of Somalia are: Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Somalia?

Countries in Africa with 3 land borders: Burundi, Ghana, Djibouti, Togo, Liberia, Malawi, Gabon, Eritrea, Morocco, Western Sahara.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Somalia?

Countries in Africa with more than 3 land borders: Senegal, Sudan, Botswana, Benin, Namibia, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Mauritania, Zambia, Ethiopia, and 21 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Somalia?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 3 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Gambia, Madagascar, Réunion, Equatorial Guinea, Comoros, Lesotho, and 7 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Somalia?

The capitals of countries bordering Somalia are:
  • Djibouti: Djibouti
  • Ethiopia: Addis Ababa
  • Kenya: Nairobi

What are the country codes of Somalia's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Somalia's neighbors are:
  • Djibouti: DJ (ISO 2) / DJI (ISO 3)
  • Ethiopia: ET (ISO 2) / ETH (ISO 3)
  • Kenya: KE (ISO 2) / KEN (ISO 3)