Libyan Federation of Arab Republics referendum, 1971

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A referendum on the Federation of Arab Republics was held in Libya on 1 September 1971,^[1] alongside simultaneous referendums in Egypt and Syria. It was approved by 98.6% of voters, with a turnout of 94.6%.^[2]

Results

Choice	Votes	%
Libyan Federation of Arab Republics referendum, 1971
Yes	477,490	98.6
No	6,741	1.4
Valid votes	484,231	100.0
Invalid or blank votes	-	0
Total votes	484,231	100.00
Registered voters and turnout	511,803	94.6
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

↑ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p527 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
↑ Nohlen, D, Krennerich, M & Thibaut, B (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p528 ISBN 0-19-829645-2

Elections and referendums in Libya

General elections	1952 1956 1960 1964 1965 2012 2014 (Feb)¹ 2014 (Jun)

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