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1. www.britannica.com › place › SyriaSyria | History, People, & Maps | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Syria, country located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. The capital is Damascus. Find a geographical and historical treatment of Syria, including maps, statistics, and a survey of its people, economy, and government, in this article.

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     Syria - Culture, Traditions, Cuisine: The family is the...

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     Syria - Economy, Oil, Agriculture: The Central Bank of Syria...

   • The French Mandate

     Syria - French Mandate, Middle East, Conflict: In June 1920...

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     Syria - Climate, Deserts, Winds: In winter the prevailing...

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     Syria - Media, Publishing, Culture: The majority of Syria’s...

   • Hellenistic, Roman, Empire

     Syria - Hellenistic, Roman, Empire: After Alexander’s death...

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     Syria - Agriculture, Oil, Manufacturing: Socialism became...

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     Syria - Uprising, Civil War, Conflict: In March 2011...

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3. gisgeography.com › syria-mapSyria Map - Cities and Roads - GIS Geography

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   May 20, 2024 · Download. This map of Syria displays major cities, towns, rivers, lakes, and roads. Satellite imagery and a terrain map display everything from the Syrian Desert to the Euphrates River. Syria map collection. Syria Map – Roads & Cities. Syria Satellite Map. Syria Physical Map. Syria Outline Map.

4. www.cia.gov › the-world-factbook › countriesSyria - World Factbook Glyph

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   5 days ago · Food insecurity. exceptional shortfall in aggregate food production/supplies: due to civil conflict and economic crisis - the latest available nationwide food security assessment estimated that about 12 million people, 60% of the overall population, were food insecure in 2021, a slight decline from 12.4 million in 2020, but 5 million more than at the end of 2019, mostly due to constrained livelihood opportunities and a rapidly worsening economy (2022)

5. www.britannica.com › place › DamascusDamascus | History, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Damascus, city, capital of Syria. Located in the southwestern corner of the country, it has been called the ‘pearl of the East,’ praised for its beauty and lushness. It is unclear when the ancient city was founded, but evidence has been found showing that an urban center in the area existed in the 4th millennium BCE.

6. reliefweb.int › map › syrian-arab-republicSyria: USG Humanitarian Response to the Complex ... - ReliefWeb

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   5 days ago · Map in English on Syrian Arab Republic and 5 other countries; published on 27 May 2024 by USAID Syria: USG Humanitarian Response to the Complex Emergency (05/27/24) - Syrian Arab Republic ...

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_SyriaHistory of Syria - Wikipedia

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   20 hours ago · The States of the French Mandate Map marking boundary between British and French territory. In 1919, a short-lived dependent Kingdom of Syria was established under Emir Faisal I of the Hashemite dynasty, who later became the king of Iraq. In March 1920, the Syrian National Congress proclaimed Faisal as king of Syria "in its natural boundaries ...

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   Where is Syria located?

   • Syria, country located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. The capital is Damascus. Find a geographical and historical treatment of Syria, including maps, statistics, and a survey of its people, economy, and government, in this article.

   Syria | History, People, & Maps | Britannica

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   What is the history of Syria?

   • Since 1963, the Syrian Arab Republic has been ruled by the Ba’ath Party, run by the Assad family exclusively since 1970. At present, Syria is fractured between rival forces due to the Syrian Civil War . Female figurine, Syria, 5000 BCE. Ancient Orient Museum. The oldest remains found in Syria date from the Palaeolithic era (c.800,000 BCE).

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   Which countries border Syria?

   • Syria is bounded by Turkey to the north, by Iraq to the east and southeast, by Jordan to the south, and by Lebanon and Israel to the southwest. Syria has a relatively short coastline, which stretches for about 110 miles (180 km) along the Mediterranean Sea between the countries of Turkey and Lebanon.

   Syria | History, People, & Maps | Britannica

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   What is Syria known for?

   • The country is known for its cultural history, conflicts, and civil war. It’s also one of the oldest civilizations. The capital of Syria is Damascus. But Aleppo is the most populous city. Other major cities include Homs, Hama, and Latakia. Syria occupies an area of 185,180 square kilometers (71,500 sq mi).

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9. www.britannica.com › event › Syrian-Civil-WarSyrian Civil War | Facts & Timeline | Britannica

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   6 days ago · Syrian Civil War, armed conflict that began in 2011 with an uprising against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The conflict drew involvement from a number of international actors and helped precipitate the rise of ISIL (also called ISIS or Islamic State) in eastern Syria.