Somalis

Quick Facts

Place of Origin:  Somalia is a sovereign country located in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, and Kenya to the southwest.
Population:  12 million (July 2020 estimate)
Primary Languages:  Somali, Maay, and Baraawe, also known as Chiminii.
Secondary Languages:  Arabic, English
Ethnic groups:  Somali 85% , Bantu and Other 15%.

Quick Facts

Place of Origin: Somalia is a sovereign country located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Ethiopia, Djibouti and Kenya.
Population:  17.07 million (2021 estimate)
Primary Languages:  Somali, Maay, and Baraawe, also known as Chiminii
Secondary Languages:  Arabic, English (now the language of education)
Ethnic groups:  Somali 85% , Bantu and Other 15%.