South Arabia, Federation of

geographical name

former British protectorate comprising the crown colony of Aden and numerous semi-independent Arab sultanates and emirates

Note: What had been the Federation of South Arabia was made part of the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen in 1967.

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“South Arabia, Federation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/South%20Arabia%2C%20Federation%20of. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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