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Somalia is a federal republic consisting of six federal states, Puntland, Jubaland, Galmudug, Khaatumo, South West and Hirshaabelle and one interim administration. Somalia is further subdivided into 18 administrative regions (gobollo, singular gobol), [1] which are in turn subdivided into districts. One region, Banaadir, is not part of any state.
Puntland is a federal state in the northeast of Somalia. Galmudug is a federal state in central Somalia. Jubaland is a federal state in the south of Somalia. [1] In November 2014, the South West State of Somalia was established. [2] Hirshabelle State was formed in October 2016. [3] Khaatumo state a north central region was formed in 2012 but established in february 2023, and Somaliland a north east region formed in 1991 as uncontrolled region and is a unrecognised state as of now. [4]In April 2024 Puntland a north west federal member stated that it would act independently of the central government due to disputes with constitution changes. [5]
The Federal Parliament is tasked with selecting the ultimate number and boundaries of autonomous regional states within the Federal Republic of Somalia. [6] [7] To this end, the legislature in December 2014 passed a law establishing the Boundary and Federalization Commission. [8] The body is mandated with determining the boundaries of the country's constituent states, as well as arbitrating between these states. [9]
As of 19th October 2023, Somalia is officially divided into 7 federal member states, including Khaatumo state and Somaliland state [10] [3]
President of Somalia Mohamed Siad Barre established five of these regions in 1974 and 1975 for baised clan reasons, Middle Juba, Lower Juba, Gedo, Bay, and Bakool; [11] Banaadir shrank to consist of only Mogadishu at the same time. [12]
Below are the regions of Somalia, with their capitals shown in parentheses:
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Somalia is a federal republic consisting of six federal states, Puntland, Jubaland, Galmudug, Khaatumo, South West and Hirshaabelle and one interim administration. Somalia is further subdivided into 18 administrative regions (gobollo, singular gobol), [1] which are in turn subdivided into districts. One region, Banaadir, is not part of any state.
Puntland is a federal state in the northeast of Somalia. Galmudug is a federal state in central Somalia. Jubaland is a federal state in the south of Somalia. [1] In November 2014, the South West State of Somalia was established. [2] Hirshabelle State was formed in October 2016. [3] Khaatumo state a north central region was formed in 2012 but established in february 2023, and Somaliland a north east region formed in 1991 as uncontrolled region and is a unrecognised state as of now. [4]In April 2024 Puntland a north west federal member stated that it would act independently of the central government due to disputes with constitution changes. [5]
The Federal Parliament is tasked with selecting the ultimate number and boundaries of autonomous regional states within the Federal Republic of Somalia. [6] [7] To this end, the legislature in December 2014 passed a law establishing the Boundary and Federalization Commission. [8] The body is mandated with determining the boundaries of the country's constituent states, as well as arbitrating between these states. [9]
As of 19th October 2023, Somalia is officially divided into 7 federal member states, including Khaatumo state and Somaliland state [10] [3]
President of Somalia Mohamed Siad Barre established five of these regions in 1974 and 1975 for baised clan reasons, Middle Juba, Lower Juba, Gedo, Bay, and Bakool; [11] Banaadir shrank to consist of only Mogadishu at the same time. [12]
Below are the regions of Somalia, with their capitals shown in parentheses: