| REGION | CAPITAL | REGION | CAPITAL |
| Awdal | Boorame | Jubbada Hoose | Kismaayo |
| Bakool | Xudur | Mudug | Gaalkacyo |
| Banaadir | Muqdisho | Nugaal | Garoowe |
| Bari | Boosaaso | Sanaag | Ceerigaabo |
| Baay | Baydhabo | Shabeellaha Dhexe | Jawhar |
| Galgaduud | Dhuusamareeb | Shabeellaha Hoose | Marka |
| Gedo | Garbahaarrey | Sool | Laascaano |
| Hiiraan | Baladweyne | Togdheer | Burco |
| Jubbada Dhexe | Bu’aale | Waqooyi Galbeed | Hargeysa |
To get a generous view of the beauty of the Somali regions, listen to Ayanle Blakchai’s poem, “Second Class.” Search it on YouTube!
