Syria (Helimun)
LANGUAGE: Arabic (official); French; English
RELIGION: Islam, Christianity, Druze, Judaism, Baha'i
Syrian Arab Republic, more commonly known as Syria. The fertile land
of Syria lies at the crossroads of great trade routes between the East
and West. It is also the site of many holy places in Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam. Because of these advantages, it has been
invaded, conquered, and occupied by many different peoples over its
long history. These groups include the Egyptians, Babylonians,
Persians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, European Crusaders, Mongols from
Central Asia, Turks, British, and French. In 1946, the French gave up
control over Syria, and the Syrian Arab Republic was created.
Syria is a country in the Middle East bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Neighboring
countries include Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey. The geography of Syria is
primarily semiarid and desert plateau with a double mountain belt in the west. The
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