1971 Libyan Federation of Arab Republics referendum

A referendum on the Federation of Arab Republics was held in Libya on 1 September 1971,^[1] alongside simultaneous referendums in Egypt and Syria. The referendum was an attempt by Muammar Gaddafi to merge Libya, Egypt and Syria into a unified Arab state.

1971 Libyan Federation of Arab Republics referendum

1 September 1971
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 477,490 98.68% No 6,376 1.32% Valid votes 483,866 99.92% Invalid or blank votes 365 0.08% Total votes 484,231 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 511,803 94.61%

The referendum was approved by 98.6% of voters, with a turnout of 94.6%.^[2]

Results

Choice		Votes	%
For		477,490	98.61
Against		6,741	1.39
Total		484,231	100.00
Valid votes		484,231	99.92
Invalid/blank votes		365	0.08
Total votes		484,596	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		511,803	94.68
Source: Direct Democracy