Ethiopia - Constitution

CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 3

CHAPTER 4

CHAPTER 5

CHAPTER 6

CHAPTER 7

CHAPTER 8

CHAPTER 9

CHAPTER 10

CHAPTER 11

Article 1

Nomenclature of the State

This Constitution establishes a democratic federal state structure. Reflecting this structure the Ethiopian state shall be known as The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Article 2

Ethiopian Territorial Jurisdiction

The territorial jurisdiction of Ethiopia extends to all boundaries, including the boundaries of all members of the Federation, as defined by international agreements.

Article 3

The Ethiopian Flag

The Ethiopian flag comprises three colors. In the center there shall be a national coat of arms. The three colors shall be set horizontally in equal dimension with green at the top, yellow in the middle, and red at the bottom.

The national coat of arms on the flag shall reflect the desire of the nations, nationalities and peoples of Ethiopia, as well as of its religious communities, to live together in unity and equality.

Members of the Federation may have their own banners and coats of arms. Their legislatures shall determine their specifications by law.

Article 4

The National Anthem

The national anthem shall reflect the objectives of this Constitution and shall express the commitment of the peoples of Ethiopia to live together in a democratic society and to share a common destiny. The specifics shall be determined by law.

Article 5

Languages

All Ethiopian languages shall enjoy equal state recognition. Amharic shall be the working language of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Each member of the Federation shall determine its own working language.