Syria is an original Member of the United Nations, and resumed separate membership after the United Arab Republic
Background
The United Nations records that Egypt and Syria were original Members of the United Nations from 24 October 1945.
Following a plebiscite on 21 February 1958, the United Arab Republic was established by a union of Egypt and Syria and continued as a single Member.
On 13 October 1961, Syria, having resumed its status as an independent State, resumed its separate membership in the United Nations.
On 2 September 1971, the United Arab Republic changed its name to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
The country's formal name at the United Nations is the Syrian Arab Republic.
Original membership from:
24 October 1945
United Arab Republic plebiscite:
21 February 1958
Separate membership resumed:
13 October 1961
Formal name:
Syrian Arab Republic
Why it matters for exams: The United Arab Republic episode is a classic trap in questions on original UN members and admission dates.
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In plain words
UAR United Arab Republic — The 1958 union of Egypt and Syria, which continued as a single UN Member.