What was the United Arab Republic (UAR)?
Union of Egypt and Syria
Union of Iraq and Syria
Union of Lebanon and Syria
Union of Jordan and Syria
Answer
The United Arab Republic (UAR) was a short-lived political union between Egypt and Syria that existed from 1958 to 1961. It was formed as a response to the growing influence of Arab nationalism and the desire to create a unified Arab state. The UAR was led by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser and Syrian President Shukri al-Quwatli.
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