Somali and Arabic are the two official languages of Somalia, reflecting its location in the Horn of Africa and close cultural ties to the Arabian Peninsula.

Arabic is the most widely spoken language in the Middle East and is official in over 20 countries.

The global population reached the 8 billion milestone on November 15, 2022, according to the United Nations.

According to UN estimates, India surpassed China to become the world's most populous nation in mid-2023, with a population exceeding 1.42 billion.