the proposal was approved by 99.96% of voters, in the Libyan referendum it was approved by 98.6% of voters, whilst in Syria 96.4% voted in favour. Other Federations of Arab Republics Federation between Egypt, Libya and Sudan (1969/70–1971) Federation between Egypt, Libya and Syria (1971/72–1974/77) Union between Egypt and Libya within the Federation (1972–1973/74) Union between Egypt and Syria within the Federation (1976–1977) Federation between Egypt, Sudan and Syria (1977) Symbols of member states Flags Coats of arms Maps See also Union of Arab Republics, Iraqi counter-proposal to the Federation of Arab Republics Arab Federation, a confederation between Iraq and Jordan (1958) Arab Islamic Republic, a proposed union of Libya and Tunisia (1972) United Arab Emirates, a union of seven Arab states (1971–present day) United Arab Republic, a union between Egypt and Syria (1958–61) United Arab States, a confederation between the United Arab Republic and the Kingdom of Yemen (1958–61) Unified Political Command, merger projects between Egypt and Iraq as well as between Egypt and North Yemen References Citations Sources 1970s in Egypt 1970s in Libya 1970s in Syria Arab League Arab nationalism in Egypt Arab nationalism in Libya Arab nationalism in Sudan Arab nationalism in Syria Arab republics Egypt–Libya relations Egypt–Syria relations Former Arab states Former confederations Libya–Syria relations Libya–Sudan relations Pan-Arabism States and territories disestablished in 1977 States and territories established in 1972 1972 establishments in Asia 1972 establishments in Africa 1972 establishments in Egypt 1972 establishments in Libya 1972 establishments in Syria 1977 disestablishments in Africa 1977 disestablishments in Asia 1977 disestablishments in Egypt 1977 disestablishments in Libya 1977 disestablishments in Syria