Somalia country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ZH)
📍 Somalia
Theme Independence Day 2027
Somalia is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Mogadishu, the national observance is Independence Day on 1 July, and the national colours are blue and gold. British and Italian Somaliland united as independent Somalia on 1 July 1960.
Capital and region (ZH)
Mogadishu is the capital. Somalia sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Mogadishu clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Thursday, 1 July 2027. British and Italian Somaliland united as independent Somalia on 1 July 1960. Locally it is called Independence Day. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are blue and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Somalia?
The capital is Mogadishu.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Thursday, 1 July 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and gold.
What does the national day mark?
British and Italian Somaliland united as independent Somalia on 1 July 1960.
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