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