The Syrian Arab Republic is a country in Western Asia which shares borders with Turkey, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon. It has a total land area of approximately 183,900 and has some of the oldest cities in Western Asia such as Damascus and Aleppo which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Currently, tourism in Syria has greatly been affected and reduced due to the Syrian Civil War.
Key Facts About Syria
| Location | Located in Southwestern Asia, north of the Arabian Peninsula, at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea |
| Capital | Damascus |
| Currency | Syrian Pound |
| Currency Conversion | 1SYP = 0.00194USD |
| Climate | Mediterranean influenced climate, characterized by long, hot and mostly dry summers and mild, wet winters |
| Population | 18 million (2019 est.) |
| Religion | Mostly Muslims |
| Language | Arabic is the National Language |
Top Tourist Attractions in Syria
- Aleppo Mosque
- Krak des Chevaliers
- Bosra Roman Ruins
- National Museum of Syria
- Citadel of Aleppo
- Palmyra
- Al Azm Palace
- The Temple of Bel
- Ugarit
- The Dead Cities
- Convent of Our Lady of Saidnaya
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