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1 day 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.
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2 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.
4 days ago · Learn about Syria's location, climate, borders, coastline, and maritime claims. Find out how Syria became an independent country after World War I and how it has been affected by civil war and foreign intervention.
22 hours ago · Dr. Balkhy reported that throughout her time in Syria, “the decline in humanitarian funding for Syria was a central and troubling concern.” Talks with donors in the capital, Damascus, revealed that although they are aware of the scale of gaps and needs, they are constrained by competing regional and global priorities.
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May 2, 2024 · Aleppo, Syria, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986. Aleppo, principal city of northern Syria. It is situated in the northwestern part of the country, about 30 miles (50 km) south of the Turkish border. Aleppo is located at the crossroads of great commercial routes and lies some 60 miles (100 km) from both the Mediterranean Sea (west ...
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2 days ago · The eight countries, which held talks during a summit meeting in the Cypriot capital, said the situation in Syria has “considerably evolved,” even though complete political stability hasn’t ...
2 days ago · 12 Damascus, the capital of Syria, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. 13 The Citadel of Aleppo is a remarkable architectural wonder. 14 Syria is known for its intricate and beautiful handicrafts.
