Somalia

Languages:

Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. The official languages are Somali and Arabic, with Somali being the most widely spoken language as of 2021. Somali serves as the primary language for government administration, formal education, and nationwide communication. It belongs to the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. Arabic is also widely spoken and has cultural and historical significance in the country due to Somalia's historical connections with the Arab world. English and Italian are spoken as second languages, particularly among the educated population and in urban areas. Various dialects of Somali are spoken across the country, with the most common dialect being the Maay dialect.

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Ethnic Groups:

Somali 85%, Bantu and other non-Somali 15% (including 30,000 Arabs)