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Lies at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. Turkey is on the north, Iraq on the east and southeast, Jordan on the south, Palestine on the southeast, and Lebanon on the west.
- Population: 18.000.000 Inhabitants (2004 census)
- Area: 185.000 km2
- Language: Arabic as native, English & French are widely spoken
as well
- Capital: Damascus, the Oldest City in the World, 4.000.000
Inhabitants
- Weather Information: In June between 25 - 35∫ c
- Main Airport: Damascus, Aleppo, and Latakia
- Office Hours: 08:00 – 15:00 (Government)
- Day off : Friday & Saturday
Shopping Hours: 09:00 – 14:30 & 16:30
till 22:00 in June
Passport and Visa Requirements:
For participants from some countries a visa to Syria may be required. We suggest you contact the Syrian Diplomatic Mission in your country.
Public Transportation Information:
- Public transport is available in buses and minibuses throughout the city
- The average rate of local taxi is shown on the numerator usually
starts 4.00s.p.
- The yellow color is the official color of taxis in Syria
Credit Cards : Accepted in the congress hotels and at some shops
Rental Car Agencies : Transtour in airports & main hotels
Official Currency: Syrian Pounds: SP 50 = $ US 1
Time: GMT +2 H. in Winter
GMT +3 H. from April 1st, to September 30th
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