United Arab Republic facts for kids
The United Arab Republic was a country formed in 1957 when Egypt and Syria joined together. Gamal Abdel Nasser was the president. When they separated in 1961, Egypt kept the name of United Arab Republic until 1971 when the official name of the country was changed to Arab Republic of Egypt.
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Nasser shaking hands with al-Bizri
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Nasser signing unity pact with Syrian president Shukri al-Quwatli, forming the United Arab Republic, February 1958
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Nasser addressing the masses in Damascus, 1960
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Nasser and Sarraj in Latakia, 1959
See also
In Spanish: República Árabe Unida para niños
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