Country codes Somalia
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
SO
ALPHA-3
SOM
The two-letter code for Somalia is SO, and the three-letter code is SOM, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+252
The dialing code for Somalia is +252, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.so
The top-level domain (TLD) for Somalia is .so, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Federal Republic of Somalia |
| Capital | Mogadishu |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Somalia, officially known as the Federal Republic of Somalia, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Mogadishu serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Somali Shilling |
| Alphabetic Code | SOS |
| Numeric Code | 706 |
Somalia uses the Somali Shilling (SOS) as its official currency, with the numeric code 706.
Languages
There are a total of 4 official languages spoken in Somalia. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Mogadishu | +03:00 | +03:00 | |
| Africa / Nairobi | +03:00 | +03:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Somalia. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Awdal | region | SO-AW |
| Bakool | region | SO-BK |
| Banaadir | region | SO-BN |
| Bari | region | SO-BR |
| Bay | region | SO-BY |
| Galguduud | region | SO-GA |
| Gedo | region | SO-GE |
| Hiiraan | region | SO-HI |
| Jubbada Dhexe | region | SO-JD |
| Jubbada Hoose | region | SO-JH |
| Mudug | region | SO-MU |
| Nugaal | region | SO-NU |
| Sanaag | region | SO-SA |
| Shabeellaha Dhexe | region | SO-SD |
| Shabeellaha Hoose | region | SO-SH |
| Sool | region | SO-SO |
| Togdheer | region | SO-TO |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | region | SO-WO |
Explore the subdivisions of Somalia, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Somalia's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Somalia Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Somalia's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Somalia.
For geographical info about Somalia, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.