General Info

Capital:
Damascus

Climate:
March-May/September-November: sunny, warm & clear
December-February: cold and rainy
June-August: hot and clear

Clothes:
Men as well as woman should wear clothes covering their shoulders and knees.

Currency:
Syrian Pound (SYP)
Up-to-date currency conversions: www.xe.com

Electricity:
220V – 50 Hz, 2 hole outlets

Fertility Rate:
3.31 children

Geographical Diversity:
Mediterranean/NW: valleys, hills & mountains
South/Damascus: dry, desert regions
NE: agricultural regions

Language:
Arabic as well as Aramaic, Armenian, Kurdish, Turkman, English and French

Life Expectancy:
74 years

Political Situation:
Civilian or political violence of any sort is extremely rare in Syria, rendering the security situation comparable with Western Europe.

Population:
approx. 20 Million

Population Density:
103 inhabitants per km2

Religion:
90% Muslim or members of Muslim-derived groups
10% Christian

Safety:
Theft and crime are virtually non-existent in Syria, making it a very safe place to travel. But travellers should take normal precautions.

Time Zone:
GMT + 2 hours

Total Surface Area:
185'000 km2

Visa:
Apply for a visa at the Syrian Embassy or consulate in your country of residence. A
multiple-entry visa is necessary for travellers who wish to return to Syria after an excursion to Lebanon or Jordan.
 Travellers with passports bearing used or unused Israeli stamps or visas, or exit stamps from Jordanian or Egyptian border crossings with Israel, will not be admitted into Syria.