National symbols of Somalia

Due to the country's instability, many of these are only used in areas under the Federal Government of Somalia, and may not apply to breakaway regions such as Somaliland.

The Constitution of Somalia mentions three symbols: the flag, the coat of arms and the national anthem.

Designed by Mohammed Awale Liban in preparation for independence, it was first adopted by the Trust Territory of Somaliland on October 12, 1954.

[3] The coat of arms of Somalia depicts the flag on a golden shield, supported by two natural leopards standing on spears.

[1] Composed by Abdullahi Qarshe in 1959, it replaced Soomaaliyeey toosoo ("Somalis, wake up"), which had been in use since 2000.