States and regions of Somalia

Somalia is a federal republic consisting of 6 federal member states. They are Somaliland, Puntland, Galmudug, Hirshaabelle, South West, and Jubaland[1] There is an interim administration Khatumo, and a regional administration Banaadir. Somalia is further subdivided into 18 administrative regions (gobollo, singular gobol),[2] which are in turn subdivided into districts.

  1. ^ "Federal Member States". Ministry of Planning.
  2. ^ "Somalia". World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency. 2009-05-14. Retrieved 2009-05-31.