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Location & Area:
Syria is located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean. It is bordered to the north by Turkey, to the east by Iraq, to the south by Palestine and Jordan, and to the west by Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea.
The Total area of Syria is 185180 sq. km, out of which 40% are cultivable.
The remainder is mountains and deserts suitable for use as pastures in case of adequate rainfall.
Climate:
The prevailing climate in Syria is that of the Mediterranean: rainy in winter, and dry in summer , with tow relatively short transitional seasons.
Population and Governorates:
Population of Syria is over 19 million four millions of whom reside in the capital, Damascus.
Syria is divided into 19 governorates ( Mohafaza).
Each mohafaza is divided into several districts ( Mantika), and each district is divided into several countries ( Nahiya).
Each Nahiya comprises several villages.
In Syria, there are tow main ports on the Mediterranean: Lattakia and Tartous.
There is also an oil terminal, namely Banias.
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