1971 Egyptian Federation of Arab Republics referendum

A referendum on the Federation of Arab Republics was held in Egypt on 1 September 1971,[1] alongside simultaneous referendums in Libya and Syria. It was approved by 99.96% of voters, with a turnout of 98.1%.[2]

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Results
Choice Votes %
For7,770,96299.96
Against1,3630.04
Invalid/blank votes2,471–
Total7,776,837100
Registered voters/turnout7,925,29798.13
Source: Direct Democracy
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References
  1. Dieter Nohlen, Michael Krennerich & Bernhard Thibaut (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p336 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
  2. Egypt, 1 September 1971: Formation of the United Arab Republic Direct Democracy (in German)


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