The Government of Uganda Acknowledges That Somalia is Twice the Size of Its Country

Tuesday 20 Oct 2026 {HMC} The Government of Uganda has acknowledged that Somalia is more than twice the size of that country, while also noting the geographical location and resource-rich coasts cannot be overlooked.

“The capital of Somalia, Mogadishu, is located on the coast of the Indian Ocean, and it is a strategic location connecting East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and global markets,” said a statement from the Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which announced that a meeting regarding the economy with Somalia will take place tomorrow.

“Did you know that Somalia is more than 2.6 times larger than Uganda in terms of land area, and it has an estimated population of 19.7 million and a coastline that stretches 3,333 km?

The capital of Somalia, Mogadishu, is located on the coast of the Indian Ocean, situated in a geographically important area that connects East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and global markets.

The people of Uganda's understanding of Somalia goes beyond media reports, as it looks at the people, markets, geography, and trade relations of the country.

The coastline of Somalia, which is 3,333 km long, has four major commercial ports: Mogadishu, Berbera, Bosaso, and Kismayo, in addition to other smaller ports along the coasts. These ports, located in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, connect communities, trade, and markets in the region and globally.

Uganda, a landlocked country, understanding the importance of Somalia's ports could help identify new routes for exporting goods, strengthening supply chains, and enhancing business opportunities in the region.”

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