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United Arab Republic
The United Arab Republic , often abbreviated as the U.A.R., was a sovereign union between Egypt and Syria. The union began in 1958 and existed until 1961, when Syria seceded from the union. Egypt continued to be known officially as the "United Arab Republic" until 1971. The President was Gamal Abdel Nasser...
Timeline of Events
1958
2.1.1958
Egypt and Syria merge to form the United Arab Republic, which lasted until 1961.
2.5.1958
Gamel Abdel Nasser is nominated to be the first president of the United Arab Republic.
2.22.1958
Egypt and Syria join to form the United Arab Republic.
1961
9.28.1961
A military coup in Damascus effectively ends the United Arab Republic, the union between Egypt and Syria.
10.29.1961
Syria exits from the United Arab Republic.