 Somalia is known for its unique serene and beautiful people. It has one of the longest coastlines in mainland Africa. Federal Republic of Somalia is a country in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, the Indian Ocean to the east, and Kenya to the southwest. The land has a total area of 637,660 kilometers squared and a total coastline of 3,025 kilometers. This land area is approximately 92% of the area of Texas. Somalia is the 19th biggest country in Africa and in terms of area ranked 43rd worldwide. Somalia's current population is 17,207,535 and it is to 0.2% of the total world population. Somalia ranks number 73 in the list of countries by population. Mogadishu, the coastal capital city, serves as the political, economic and cultural hub of the country. Independence Day is a national holiday observed annually in Somalia on July 1. Somali and Arabic are widely spoken languages throughout the country, serving as a unifying force among its diverse population. The currency of Somalia is the Somali shilling. Despite the challenges it has faced, Somalia continues to strive for stability, development and progress.