AnimalsMammals native to Syria include the antelope, gazelle, wildcat, deer, squirrel, hare and porcupine. Bird ... more NatureSyria has about 180 km of coastline along the Mediterranean Sea. The coastal mountain range ... more PeopleSyria has a young and rapidly growing population. Most of the people are of Arab ... more ReligionAbout 75% of Syria's inhabitants are Sunni Muslims. There are also significant numbers of Shiite ... more ShopsIn the biggest cities you can find modern shopping malls, old and big souks, and ... more StreetsStreets in towns and cities are often stone or copplestone paved, and usually quite lively. ... more SpecificsKrak des Chevaliers: The amazingly well-preserved castle Krak des Chevaliers is famous for having served ... more JobsAbout 40% of the Syrian workforce is employed in agriculture, 40% in services, and 20% ... more ClimateThe climate in Syria varies from the Mediterranean type in the west to extremely arid ... more
|
][
][
][
]] 
