Diplomatic bloc
Arab League
League of Arab States
League of Arab States — political bloc of Arabic-speaking countries.
Members
22
Founded
1945
Headquarters
Cairo, Egypt
What is the Arab League?
The Arab League, formally the League of Arab States, is a political organisation of 22 Arab countries across the Middle East and North Africa. It works to coordinate members' political, economic, and cultural affairs and to mediate regional disputes.
Key facts
- Full name
- League of Arab States
- Founded
- 1945 · Founded in Cairo
- Headquarters
- Cairo, Egypt
- Member states
- 22
- Region
- Middle East & North Africa
- Founded
- 1945, in Cairo
Arab League member states
22 countries
Why the Arab League matters
The League is the main pan-Arab political forum. Syria's membership was suspended in 2011 over its civil war and restored in 2023, illustrating how the bloc reflects shifting regional politics.
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Frequently asked questions about the Arab League
Quick answers to the most common questions about the Arab League.
How many members does the Arab League have?
22 member states across the Middle East and North Africa.
When was the Arab League founded?
In 1945 in Cairo, where it remains headquartered.
Why was Syria suspended from the Arab League?
Syria was suspended in 2011 over the government's crackdown during its civil war. It was readmitted in 2023 as regional governments moved to re-engage Damascus.
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