THE SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC:
Lies at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. Turkey is on the north, Iraq on the east and southeast, Jordan on the south, Palestine on the southeast, and Lebanon on the west.
Population:23.000.000 Inhabitants (2009 census)
Area: 185.180 km2
Language: Arabic as native, English & French are widely spoken as well
Capital: Damascus, the Oldest City in the World, 4.000.000 Inhabitants
Weather Information: In Sep. between 25 – 35o c
Main Airport: Damascus, Aleppo, and Latakia
Of?ce Hours: 08:00 – 15:00 (Government)
Day off: Friday & Saturday
Shopping Hours: 09:00 – 14:30 & 16:30 till 22:00 in Sep.
Passport and Visa Requirements:
For participants from some countries a visa to Syria may be required. We suggest you contact the Syrian Diplomatic Mission in your country.
Public Transportation Information:
Public transport is available in buses and minibuses throughout the city
The average rate of local taxi is shown on the numerator usually starts 5.50 s.p.
The yellow color is the of?cial color of taxis in Syria
Credit Cards:Accepted in the congress hotels and at some shops
Rental Car Agencies:Transtour in airports & main hotels
Of?cial Currency: Syrian Pounds:
SP 47 = $ US 1 (Approx)
Time: GMT +2 H. in Winter
GMT +3 H. from April 1 st , to September 30
For further information, please visit: www.syriatourism.org
Language: Arabic as native, English & French are widely spoken as well