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Syria
is often called the cradle of civilization and the gateway to history. It
exported the alphabet to the West, and has been a great crossroad for trade
between the Mediterranean and the East.
Syria has an area of about 185,050 sq. km (about
71,498 sq. mi.), and a population of 20 millions. Damascus, its capital, is
considered the oldest continuously inhabitant city in the world
New York
Times article about Syria (June 24, 2007)
Soccer
Academy in Syria: (in YouTube.com)
Facts about
Syria:
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Full name: The Syrian
Arab Republic
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Population: 18 million
(via UN, 2006)
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Capital: Damascus
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Area: 185,180 sq km
(71,498 sq miles)
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Major language: Arabic
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Major religion: Islam
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Life expectancy: 71 years
(men), 75 years (women) (UN)
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Monetary unit: 1 Syrian
pound = 100 piastres
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Main exports: Oil, gas
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GNI per capita: US $1,380
(World Bank, 2006)
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Internet domain: .sy
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International dialling code:
+963
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