CLIMATE:

The climate of Syria varies from Mediterranean at the coast to dry in the interior region. The geographical location of Syria and its climate variation made it possible for about 3500 kinds of plants to grow.

There are also different kinds of animals such as: camels, wild rabbits, hyenas, jackals, falcons, eagles, gazelles, wolf and not to forget the Arab pure race horses.

Only one visit to Syria will make you see wide horizons of human life spread over a Deep-rooted history. Since the oldest ages and almost before ten thousands year B.C., this land was the center for human civilization, when you visit its museums and see its treasures and ruins, you will feel that you are reading an encyclopedia telling you about the human civilization and its development.

This land is also a melting-pot of successive civilizations and diversified cultures dating back almost ten thousand years: Sumerians, Amorites, Akkadians, Hittites, Pharaohs, Assyrians, Canaanites, Phoenicians, Arameans, Nabateans, Byzantines, Gassanids, followed by the Islamic civilizations: Umayyads, Abbasids, Tulunids, Ikhshidids, Fatimids and Atabegs.

THE GOVERNMENT SYSTEM

Syria is a republic where people elect their president each seven years, and members of The Peoples Assembly each four years. The Syrian president nominates the Prime Minister. The President of Syria is President Dr. Bashar AL Assad.

THE CULTURAL MOVEMENT

The cultural movement in Syria is characterized by its different activities. There are fairs, concerts and dance festivals, which are performed at historical theatres like Bosra and Palmyra, and also at modern theatres available in all Syrian cities.

There are, also, exhibitions, cinema and theatre festivals, fairs sush as: the International Flower Fair, Palmyra Festival, Bosra Festival, in addition, there are several sport events like swimming, horse races, and football.

Syria is the place to enjoy the nature with its different images. Also walking and cycling can be enjoyed at the sunset near some of the historical places.

THE FOOD

The Syrian food is characterized by its tasty flavors, smells of eastern spices such as sour sumac, appetizing coriander and delicious meat meals cooked with fresh mint.

There are also the Syrian famous dishes such as Taboulah and Fattoush, which contain several kinds of useful vegetables (It is highly advised for vegetarians). Sweets, on the other hand; are mixed with orange-flower water, rose water, coconut, and pistachio, in addition to appricots and dates. Besides, there are several western cuisine Italian- Chinese- American and French, which can be served in the luxurious Hotels and the five star restaurants.