1971 Syrian Federation of Arab Republics referendum


1 September 1971 (1971-09-01)

Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 1,748,582 96.44%
No 64,623 3.56%
Valid votes 1,813,205 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 1,813,205 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 2,021,405 89.7%
Politics of Syria

Arab League Member State of the Arab League


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A referendum on the Federation of Arab Republics (Arabic: استفتاء اتحاد الجمهوريات العربية السوري 1971) was held in Syria on 1 September 1971,[1] alongside simultaneous referendums in Egypt and Libya. It was approved by 96.4% of voters, with a turnout of 89.7%.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 1,748,582 96.4
Against 64,623 3.6
Invalid/blank votes
Total 1,813,205 100
Registered voters/turnout 2,021,405 89.70
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ^ a b Syria, 1 September 1971: Formation of the United Arab Republic Direct Democracy (in German)