Somali is the official language of Somalia and is also spoken in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti. It is an Afro-Asiatic language that uses the Latin alphabet, although it has also been written in the Arabic script in the past. Somali has a complex grammar system with many irregularities, and has many dialects spoken in different regions. It has a rich oral tradition with many poems and songs passed down through generations.
