The Constitution of Somalia is the Supreme Law of Somalia. It provides the legal foundation for the existence of the Federal Republic and source of legal authority. It sets out the rights and duties of its citizens, and defines the structure of government. The Judiciary is based on the French system.
Country overview
Population
10.2m
President
Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo Mohamed
Capital city
Mogadishu (1.35m people)
Other major cities
Hargeisa (1.20m people)
Bosaso (0.70m people)
Galkayo (0.55m people)
Major industries
Flour milling; small scale textiles; and stock rearing
Currency
Somali shilling
Languages
Somalia, Arabic
Major religions
Islam and Christianity
Legal information
Corruption / transparency
Corruption Perception Index rank worldwide for 2017
180
Corruption Perception Index score for 2017
9