Syria
Asia · Western Asia
- Capital
- Damascus
Famous for
- Animal Syrian brown bear
- Food Kibbeh
- Festival Eid al-Fitr
- Landmark Krak des Chevaliers
- Sport Football
Three facts
Country
Northern Syria has about 40 ancient villages abandoned centuries ago, many with buildings still standing.
Capital: Damascus
Damascus has about 125 historic monuments, including a mosque built over an Assyrian sanctuary.
Flag
Syria's current green-white-black flag with three red stars revives a design first used in the 1930s.
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