United Arab Republic
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
The United Arab Republic was a sovereign state in the Middle East established as a pan-Arab project under Gamal Abdel Nasser. It initially merged Egypt and Syria to counter regional threats and promote Arab nationalism. The union collapsed in 1961 when Syria withdrew following a military coup.
Statistics
Area
1,186,630.00 km²
Population
32,203,000