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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...

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

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   5 days ago · A comprehensive overview of Syria's history, geography, politics, economy, society, and culture. Learn about Syria's civil war, its relations with neighboring countries and the world, and its challenges and opportunities.

4. news.un.org › en › storyTop UN officials urge comprehensive approach to Syria’s ...

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   3 days ago · 30 May 2024 Peace and Security. Syria remains plagued by a severe and complex security and humanitarian situation, against a backdrop of broader political impasse, senior UN officials told the Security Council on Thursday, underscoring the need for a comprehensive approach that involves all key stakeholders. Martin Griffiths, the UN Emergency ...

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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.

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   When did Syria become a country?

   • The French administered the area as Syria until granting it independence in 1946. The new country lacked political stability and experienced a series of military coups. Syria united with Egypt in February 1958 to form the United Arab Republic. In September 1961, the two entities separated, and the Syrian Arab Republic was reestablished.

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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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   Does Syria have a government?

   • The government lacks territorial control over much of the northeastern part of the country, which is dominated by the predominantly Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and a smaller area dominated by Turkey.

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6. press.un.org › en › 2024Absent Political Progress, Ongoing Violence Putting Syria ...

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   3 days ago · With absent political progress, ongoing violence and a worsening humanitarian situation in Syria, terrible risks could be on the horizon for that beleaguered country and the global community, the Secretary-General's Special Envoy warned the Security Council, as he called for a de-escalation of hostilities, starting in Gaza, and a comprehensive engagement among all stakeholders to arrive at a lasting solution to the 14-year Syrian conflict.

7. reliefweb.int › report › syrian-arab-republicSyria - Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #7, Fiscal Year (FY ...

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   5 days ago · Syria - Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #7, Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. SITUATION AT A GLANCE. The 2024 HRP for Syria requests nearly $4.1 billion to meet the needs of 10.8 million people, aiming to...

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9. www.reuters.com › world › middle-eastSyria, donors must step up to help refugees return, UN ...

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   5 days ago · The Syrian government and international aid donors must both do more if they want millions of Syrians forced to flee the country by war to return home, the U.N.'s refugee chief has said.

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

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    5 days ago · Located in the southwestern corner of the country, it has been called the “pearl of the East,” praised for its beauty and lushness; the 10th-century traveler and geographer al-Maqdisī lauded the city as ranking among the four earthly paradises. Upon visiting the city in 1867, Mark Twain wrote.