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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. 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...

   • Uprising and Civil War

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

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

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   22 hours ago · She noted that across Syria, overcrowded living conditions and limited access to clean water and proper sanitation, outbreaks of cholera, severe acute respiratory infections, measles, lice, and scabies have been regularly reported over the past two years. “Against this grim backdrop, Syria’s health system remains extremely fragile,” she said.

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

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   4 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.

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

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   4 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.

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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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   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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7. 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)

8. press.un.org › en › 2024New, Comprehensive Approach Key to Address Syria’s Political ...

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Piecemeal measures to tackle Syria’s interlocking political, economic and humanitarian challenges cannot bring stability to the country and the region, the United Nations mediator for Syria told the Security Council today, calling for a new, comprehensive approach that addresses the full range of issues with the warring parties.

9. news.un.org › en › storySyria crisis intensifies in shadow of Gaza war | UN News

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   Apr 25, 2024 · 25 April 2024 Peace and Security. The war in Gaza continues to cast a dark shadow over the wider Middle East region, in particular Syria where a series of strikes and attacks are exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation, the UN Special Envoy for the country said on Thursday. Briefing ambassadors on the Security Council, Geir Pedersen ...