Syrian United Arab Republic referendum, 1958

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A referendum on the formation of the United Arab Republic and appointing Gamal Abdel Nasser as its president was held in Syria on 21 February 1958,^[1] alongside a simultaneous referendum in Egypt. The formation of the UAR was approved by 100% of voters, with only 139 voting against,^[2] whilst Nasser was approved as president by a similar margin.

Results

Formation of the United Arab Republic

Gamal Abdel Nasser as President

References

Elections and referendums in Syria
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Referendums	1949 1953 1958 1961 1971 1973 2012