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]Maakhir State in a north central region was formed 2007
The Federal Parliament is tasked with selecting the ultimate number and boundaries of autonomous regional states within the Federal Republic of Somalia.[4][5] To this end, the legislature in December 2014 passed a law establishing the Boundary and Federalization Commission.[6] The body is mandated with determining the boundaries of the country's constituent states, as well as arbitrating between these states.[7]
Federal member states
As of 19th October 2023, Somalia is officially divided into 8 federal member states, including Khaatumo state and Somaliland state[8][3]