Population: 7,488,773

Languages: Somali (official), Arabic, Italian, English

Background: A SIAD BARRE regime was ousted in January 1991; turmoil, factional fighting, and anarchy followed for nine years. In May of 1991, northern clans declared an independent Republic of Somaliland which now includes the administrative regions of Awdal...

Currency: Somali shilling (SOS, No information)

Data from CIA World Factbook. Click on CIA link for more. Click on map or flag for larger images.