Context: In addition to Somali, Arabic, which is also an Afro-Asiatic tongue, is an official national language in both Somalia and Djibouti. Many Somalis speak it due to centuries-old ties with the Arab world, the far-reaching influence of the Arabic media, and religious education. Somalia and Djibouti are also both members of the Arab League.

Question: Other than Somali, what is an official language of Somalia?
Answer: Arabic

Question: To what language family does Arabic belong?
Answer: Afro-Asiatic

Question: In what neighboring country is Arabic also an official language?
Answer: Djibouti

Question: What organization do both Djibouti and Somalia belong to?
Answer: the Arab League

Question: For how long has Somalia had connections to the Arab world?
Answer: centuries