Italian Somaliland
colony of the Kingdom of Italy in Somalia
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Summary
Italian Somaliland is a colony[1]. It draws 4,120 Wikipedia views per month (colony category, ranking #26 of 146).[2]
Key Facts
- Religion or worldview: Islam[3]
- Country: Kingdom of Italy[4]
- Continent: Africa[5]
- Instance of: former administrative territorial entity[6]
- Capital: Mogadishu[7]
- Official language: Italian[8]
- Currency: Italian Somaliland rupia[9], Italian lira[10], Italian East African lira[11]
- Shares border with: Huwan state[12], Jubaland[13], Darawiish[14]
- Part of: Italian Empire[15]
- Commons category: Italian Somaliland[16]
- Inception: January 1, 1880[17]
- Dissolved, abolished or demolished date: January 1, 1936[18]
- Topic's main category: Category:Italian Somaliland[19]
- Replaces: Hiraab Imamate[20], Sultanat de Buur Heybe[21]
Why It Matters
Italian Somaliland has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] It is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]