Syria 

 

 Played an incomparable role in the history of Mankind. It is often described as the cradle of civilizations since many of the greatest human achievements that later spread to encompass the world had their beginnings in the ancient Syria ( which extended from the Taurus Mountains to Sinai , and from the Mediterranean to the Euphrates ) In this land Man discovered the secrets of agriculture and metallurgy .and invented the very first alphabet . Religions , Philosophies, Language of trade , Systems of urban development, of diplomatic and cultural exchange ; All these germinated in Geographical Syria.

Therefore, it has been rightly said : every cultured man belongs to two nations , his own ad Syria 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

LOCATION :

  Syria ( Syrian Arab Republic )  is situated in Asia ( 185000 Kms2 – Population of 23 Millions )  along the Eastern edge of the

Mediterranean Sea.it has a 180 Kms coastline and is bordered y Turkey, Iraq, Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon.

 

GEOGRAPHY :

A variety of Landscape, Seacoast, Mountains, Forests, Rolling Hills, Fertile valleys, Plains and steps .

 

TIME ZONE :

November through February GMT + 2 h ( Winter ) 

March through October GMT + 3 h ( Summer ) 

 

TRAVEL INFORMATION :

ENTRY FORMALITIES :

   A valid passport with an entry visa , any amount of Foreign Currency could be brought into Syria. 

 

HOW TO GET THERE : 

   Damascus , the main gateway to Syria , Aleppo and Lattakia are connected with all continents by the national carriers ( SYRIAN AIR ) or ( CHAM WINGS ) and major International Airlines .

 

   By land Syria is connected by highways with Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan and Turkey.

 

   There are Sea Ports facilities at Lattakia and Tartous . 

 

ACCOMMODATION : 

There are many International ( 5 Stars ) Hotels 

 

Damascus ( Sheraton – Dama Rose ex Meridien – Cham Palace – Ebla – Four seasons …etc )

 

Lattakia : La Myra ( ex Meridien ) Cote d’Azur of Cham Hotels … etc 

 

Palmyra : Tadmor Hotel 

 

Deirezzor : Furat Cham Hotel 

 

Hama : Afamia Cham Hotel 

 

Aleppo : Sheraton – Chahba Hotel 

 

Bosra : Cham Hotel 

 

 Numerous first and second class hotels are found throughout the country. Chalets and campings are also available along the coastline during summer. 

 

TRANSPORTATION : 

All major cities are served by buses, cars and trains. ( Syrian air ) has domestic flights connecting Damascus with principal cities. 

 

ELECTRICAL CURRENT : 

220 volts, 50 A.C.

 

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES : 

Metric System 

 

LANGUAGES : 

The Official language is Arabic. Most Syrians also speak another language like French , English , Russian, German , Italian and Spanish. 

 

WORKING HOURS :

Government : From 08.00 to 15.00 h 

Stores : 10.00 to 20.00 h

 

WEEKEND : 

Friday and Saturday are the official weekend.