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Somalia
suh-MAH-lee-uh
Somalia (name) means a country in the Horn of Africa, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, with its capital at Mogadishu. Example: “Somalia has a long coastline along the Indian Ocean.”
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A country in the Horn of Africa, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, with its capital at Mogadishu.
"Somalia has a long coastline along the Indian Ocean."
"Somaliland seceded from Somalia 31 years ago and functions as an independent state with its own government but is still considered internationally as part of Somalia."
— Yousef Timacade, Religious backlash threatens Somaliland’s progressive rape law (2022)
How to use Somalia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA country in East Africa.
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Etymology
From Somali, the name of the people, + the place-name suffix -ia.
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federal republic of somalia
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What does “Somalia” mean?
The word “Somalia” means a country in the Horn of Africa, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, with its capital at Mogadishu. In plain terms, a country in East Africa.
How do you pronounce “Somalia”?
“Somalia” is pronounced suh-MAH-lee-uh (/səˈmɑːliə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Somalia” in a sentence?
Here is “Somalia” used in a sentence: “Somalia has a long coastline along the Indian Ocean.”
What part of speech is “Somalia”?
“Somalia” is a name.
Is “Somalia” a common word?
“Somalia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the capital of Somalia?
Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia, a country located in the Horn of Africa.
What is the official name of Somalia?
Somalia's official name is the Federal Republic of Somalia.
Where is Somalia located?
Somalia is situated in the Horn of Africa, the region forming the easternmost projection of the African continent.
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