Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Article 6. The Flag and National Symbols

Article 6. The Flag and National Symbols 

(1) The flag of the Federal Republic of Somalia, as shown in section A of Schedule One, is a light blue 
rectangle in the centre of which is a white star with five equal points. 

(2) The emblem of the Federal Republic of Somalia, as shown in section B of Schedule One, is a blue 
shield with a gold frame, in the centre of which is a silver-coated, five-pointed star. The shield is 
surmounted by a decorated emblem with five golden heads, with two lateral ones halved. The shield 
is borne from the sides by two leopards facing each other under the lower point of the shield, along 
with two palm leaves, which are interlaced with a white ribbon. 

(3) Somalia has a national anthem which is “Qolobaa Calankeed” 

(4) The Federal Member States of the Federal Republic of Somalia shall have their own flags and 
national symbols in accordance with the federal system

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