Location:
Syria is located at the crossroads of the three old continents: Asia, Europe & Africa. Neighbored by: Lebanon & the Mediterranean at the west, Turkey at the north, Iraq at the east, Jordan & Palestine at the south.

Total Area :
185,100 Sq. km.

Climate :
Pleasant Mediterranean climate with four distinct seasons.

Average Temperature :
in Summer: 32 Celsius (90 F) in winter: 10 Celsius (50 F) in Spring & Autumn: 22 Celsius (72 F)

Time :
GMT +2 hours in winter GMT +3 hours in Summer

Business Hours :
Government: 8.00 to 14.00 Stores: 9.00 to 14.00 & 16.00 to 20.00 in winter & 21.00 in summer. Official weekend in Syria is Friday. Museums & citadels close on Tuesdays in Syria.

Electricity:
220 volts A.C. / 50 hz.

Visa:
Individuals should obtain there Valid Passports & visas from the Syrian Embassy or consult in there countries before coming to Syria. In case there is no Syrian