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Mogadishu
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Mogadishu, known locally as Xamar, is the capital and most populous city of Somalia. An ancient Indian Ocean trading port, it is the country's principal seat of government and commerce.
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Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia.
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is the capital and most populous city of Somalia
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3,262,129
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Population (2025)
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1. Mogadishu (Wikipedia)
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2.03917°N 45.34194°E
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Founded 720 CE
1. Mogadishu (Wikipedia)
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2.03917°N 45.34194°E
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2.03917°N 45.34194°E
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Somalia
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Mogadishu, locally known as Xamar or Hamar, is the capital and most populous city of Somalia.
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