Union of South Africa

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Union of South Africa

Name

Union of South Africa

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Historical

Summary

The Union of South Africa was a British Dominion and Commonwealth realm that existed from 1910 until 1961. It was formed by the unification of the Cape, Natal, Transvaal, and Orange River colonies under a constitutional monarchy. The state served as the historical predecessor to the modern Republic of South Africa.

Statistics

Area

2,045,320.00 km²

Population

18,216,000

Location