Egypt was officially known as the Republic of Egypt until 1958, the United Arab Republic from 1958 to 1971 (including the period of union with Syria from 1958 to 1961) following the formal abolition of the monarchy in 1953, and has been known as the Arab Republic of Egypt since 1971.
Following the formal abolition of the monarchy in 1953, Egypt was known officially as the Republic of Egypt until 1958, the United Arab Republic from 1958 to 1971 (including a period of union with Syria from 1958 to 1961), and has been known as the Arab Republic of Egypt since 1971.
