Full Name:  Syrian Arab Republic.

Capital: Damascus 

Population: 20 million (UN, 2007)

Area: 185,180 sq km (71,500 sq miles)

Major language: Arabic

Major religion: Islam. Christians are 10% of the population.

Main exports: Oil, gas, agriculture.

Internet domain: .sy

International dialling code: +963

Electricity: 220 volts 

Currency Unit: Syrian Pound = 100 piasters

Airports

Damascus International Airport, 32 km of the capital Damascus.
Aleppo International airport.
Lattakia- Bassel Al Asad Airport.

Ports

Lattakia, Tartus, Banyas.

Restaurants: Opens between 12 midday to 12 midnight daily.

Shops: Opens 9am to 2pm and 4pm to 9pm summer.

 9am to 2pm and 4pm to 8pm winter.

Government offices and Banks: Opens 8am to 2pm daily except Friday and holidays.

Private offices: Opens 10am to 2pm, and 4pm to 9pm except Friday and holidays.

Museums and sites: are closed on Tuesday.

Shops: Often closed on Fridays and holidays.

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