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Facts about Syria help travelers to know more about the country. Syria was formerly a French mandate that attained its independence in 1946. Facts about Syria offers tourists authentic information that can be of great help to them.

Location of Syria

Syria is a country in Southwest Asia. It shares boundary with Lebanon, Israel, Iraq and Turkey. The total area covered by the country is 185,180 square kilometers.

Population of Syria

As par the demographics record of UN 2005 the country has a total population of 18.6 million. The population density is 100.4 person square kilometer.

Capital of Syria

The capital city of Syria is Damascus.

Language of Syria

Arabic and French are the main languages of Syria. A large section of the people also speak in English. Kurdish is also spoken in some selected parts.

Religion in Syria

Almost 80 percent of the population is Muslim. A major section of the Muslim population is Sunnis. A small section of the population practice Christianity. Facts about Syria Asia offer information on this.

Sightseeing in Syria

There are many places of attractions in all the cities of Syria. The Ummayyad Mosque and Al-Hamidiyah Bazaar in Damascus are worth seeing. In addition to these there are many other mosques in the cities of Syria. The museums and the historic sites of the Syrian cities are also worth seeing. Facts about Syria offers information on varied places of attraction in Syria.

Transportation in Syria

Syria has a fine network of transportation. There are various modes of transportation in the country. The city has extensive network of railways and roadways. International travelers can reach the city by airways. There are many international and domestic flights from the various cities of the world. Syria Facts offers relevant information on this aspect.

Hotels in Syria

There are plenty of accommodation options in the country. There are both star and cheap hotels in the city. All the hotels offer a diversified range of facilities. All the facilities ensure utmost comfort to its guests. The hotels offer in-room facilities, dining facilities, business and recreational facilities. Travel Information about Syria offer authentic relevant information on all facilities and services offered by the hotels of Syria.

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