Syria is an Arab country located in the north-west of Asia. To the north the State of Turkey, To the east the State of Iraq, Jordan and Palestine on the south-west, while Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea cover our westren borders. Syria is distinguished by its status and its important geographical location as it is the link for all trade between the East and the West. this state is characterized by it's Mediterranean climate, in other words characterized by moderate rain in the winter, and dry climate in the summer.
14 Syrian Governorates: Damascus, Aleppo, Homs , Hama, Lattakia, Tartous, Sweida, Daraa, Raqqa, Hasaka, Deir Al-Zour, Idlib, Damascus Countryside and Quneitra.
Capital: Damascus
Area: 185,000 Square kilometers
Population: 18.3 million inhabitants (2017 statistics)
Language: Arabic, French, English
Wattage: 220 V / 50 Hz
Weights and Measures: Meter and Gram
Public holidays: Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays
Time: Winter time starts from November to March (GMT +2 hours) And daylight saving time from April to October (+3 hours GMT)