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What was the Union of South Africa?
What was the Union of South Africa?
The historical predecessor to the present-day Republic of South Africa.
When did the Union of South Africa come into existence?
When did the Union of South Africa come into existence?
31 May 1910.
Which territories were included in the Union of South Africa?
Which territories were included in the Union of South Africa?
The Cape, Natal, Transvaal, and Orange River colonies, as well as the former territories of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State.
What international organizations was the Union of South Africa a part of?
What international organizations was the Union of South Africa a part of?
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What was the status of South West Africa within the Union of South Africa?
What was the status of South West Africa within the Union of South Africa?
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The Union of South Africa
- The Union of South Africa was a self-governing dominion within the British Empire, established in 1910.
- It was formed through the unification of four British colonies in Southern Africa: the Cape Colony, Natal, Transvaal, and the Orange River Colony.
- The Union of South Africa was a member of the League of Nations and the British Commonwealth.
- South West Africa (present-day Namibia) was administered by the Union of South Africa under a League of Nations mandate after World War I.
- The Union of South Africa formally annexed South West Africa in 1949, which was condemned by the United Nations.
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Test your knowledge about the Union of South Africa and its historical significance with this quiz! Explore questions about its formation, territories, and its role as a predecessor to the Republic of South Africa.
