The term 'Nation on the Indian Ocean' refers to two countries, IRAN and SOMALIA. IRAN is a country located in Western Asia and is bordered by Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. It has a population of over 81 million people and its capital is Tehran. SOMALIA is an East African country located on the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya and has a population of over 15 million people. Its capital is Mogadishu. Both IRAN and SOMALIA are nations located on the Indian Ocean.