Union of South Africa

The Union of South Africa was a British Dominion and, later, a Commonwealth realm in southern Africa from 1910 to 1961. It was the historical predecessor to the present-day Republic of South Africa. It came into existence on 31 May 1910 with the unification of the Cape, Natal, Transvaal, and Orange River colonies.

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Which happened first?

• Union of South Africa and First Portuguese Republic began in the same year
• Union of South Africa and Kingdom of Montenegro began in the same year
• Union of South Africa began 1 year after Tragic Week
• Union of South Africa began 1 year before Bogd Khanate of Mongolia
• Union of South Africa began 1 year before Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire

Timeline

1. Tragic Week1909
2. First Portuguese RepublicOctober 5, 1910 – May 28, 1926
3. Kingdom of Montenegro1910 – November 26, 1918
4. Union of South Africa (this page)May 31, 1910 – May 31, 1961
5. Bogd Khanate of MongoliaDecember 1, 1911 – November 26, 1924
6. Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fireMarch 25, 1911

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