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Syria's historic sites rival those of its Middle Eastern neighbours; it also lays claim to the oldest continuously occupied city (Damascus vies for the title with Aleppo), the spunkiest Crusader castle (Crac des Chevaliers) and the best preserved Roman theatre (in Bosra).
Travel Warning: Protests and Demonstrations
Travellers should avoid demonstrations and political gatherings while in the country. The US has issued a strong warning against travel to Syria due to anti-American protests and the possibility of violence.
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Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Syrian Arab Republic
Population
20,000,000
Currency
Name: Syrian Pound
Code: SYP
Symbol: S£
Electrical Plugs
220VAC 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Arabic
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +2
Country Dialing Code
+963
Weights & Measures
Metric
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