Arab Federation

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For other Arab federations, confederations and unions see: Arab federation.

Arab Federation of Iraq and Jordan ← Image:Flag of Iraq 1924.svg   ← Image:Flag of Jordan.svg 1958 Image:Flag of Iraq 1924.svg →   Image:Flag of Jordan.svg → Image:Arab Federation of Iraq and Jordan map.PNG A map of the confederation Capital Baghdad Language(s) Arabic Religion Islam Government Monarchy King Faisal II Historical era Cold War  - Established February 14, 1958  - Coup d'état July 14, 1958  - Disestablished August 2, 1958

The Arab Federation of Iraq and Jordan was a short-lived country that was formed in 1958 from the union of Iraq and Jordan. Although the name implies a federal structure, it was de facto a confederation.

[edit] History

On February 14, 1958, King Faisal II of Iraq and his cousin, King Hussein of Jordan wanted the two Hashemite Kingdoms of Jordan and Iraq to unite. This led to the formation of the Arab Federation of Iraq and Jordan in which King Faisal II became the head of state.

When a coup deposed the Hashemites in Iraq on July 14, 1958, the confederation was doomed. The union was officially dissolved on August 2, 1958, after only six months.

[edit] Trivia

The Federation's ICAO aviation registration prefix was 4YB.

[edit] See also

• Pan-Arabism
• United Arab Republic

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