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

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   2 days ago · Syria, country located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. Its area includes territory in the Golan Heights that has been occupied by Israel since 1967. The present area does not coincide with ancient Syria, which was the strip of fertile land lying between the eastern Mediterranean coast and the desert of northern Arabia .

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2. 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.

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4. news.un.org › en › storySyria: WHO Regional Director calls for greater investment in ...

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   1 day ago · Syria also remains one of the biggest displacement crises in the world. More than 7.2 million people are internally displaced. She pointed to the situation in Aleppo in the north, where life is extremely difficult due to the prolonged conflict and the deadly earthquake that struck the region and neighbouring Türkiye in February 2023.

5. www.aljazeera.com › where › syriaSyria | Today's latest from Al Jazeera

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   5 days ago · Stay on top of Syria latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

6. apnews.com › article › syria-idlib-algolani-hayatProtests against powerful group persist in Syria's last major ...

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   2 days ago · Members of Syria’s most powerful insurgent group in the country’s rebel-held northwest fired bullets in the air and beat up protesters with clubs Friday injuring some of them as weekslong protests demanding release of detainees and an end to the group’s rule intensified. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)

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

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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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   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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   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.

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   Where is the Syrian Arab Republic located?

   • Overview: The Syrian Arab Republic is at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea and at the northern end of the... More Climate: The Syrian Arab Republic comprises several distinct climatic conditions. The western coastal plain is the most humid area of...

   Syria | Culture, Facts & Travel | - CountryReports

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9. www.countryreports.org › country › SyriaSyria | Culture, Facts & Travel | - CountryReports

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   3 days ago · What makes Syria a unique country to travel to? Country Description In light of the escalating violence and volatility of the current security situation in Syria, the Department of State has issued a Travel Warning advising U.S. citizens against travel to Syria and strongly recommending that U.S. citizens remaining in Syria depart immediately.