Before the civil war, the two main pillars of the Syrian economy were agriculture and oil, which together accounted for about one-half of GDP. Agriculture, for instance, accounted for about 26% of GDP and employed 25% of the total labor force.
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Although the majority of Syrians in Lebanon are Arabs (including Palestinians residing in Syria), th ...
1 year agoDuring Ottoman rule the term Syria was used to designate the approximate area including present-day ...
1 year agoDamascus is Syria capital city with around 2 million population. #syria #Damascus #capitalcity ...
1 year agoSyria is home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world, with a rich artistic and cultural her ...
1 year agoTop Attractions in Syria - Site of Palmyra. - Damascus Umayyad Mosque. - Old City. - Aleppo Ci ...
1 year agoPlaces like Damascus, Homs, Aleppo, Krak de Chevaliers, Hama, Busra and Palmyra can be very interest ...
1 year agoSyria is one of the most historical destinations in the world and one of the most popular travel des ...
1 year agoFor those unacquainted with Syria, the local drinking culture deserves an explanation. It can be tra ...
1 year agoSunni Islam is the main religion in Syria. #religion #syria #islam ...
1 year agoMost of Syrian people are muslims. 87% of Syrians are Muslim, the majority being Sunni Muslims (74%) ...
1 year agoThe old city of Damascus is considered to be among the oldest continually inhabited cities in the wo ...
1 year ago Is Syria the birthplace of civilization?It is often described as the Cradle of Civilizations, since many of the greatest human achievements ...
1 year ago Where is Palmyra in Syria?Palmyra is an ancient city in present-day Homs Governorate, Syria. Archaeological finds date back to ...
1 year ago Where is The Umayyad Mosque in Syria?The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, located in the old city of Damascus, ...
1 year ago Where is Krak des Chevaliers in Syria?Arabic: قلعة الحصن, romanized: Qalʿat al-Ḥiṣn, also called Hisn al-Akrad and formerly Crac de l'Ospi ...
1 year ago Where is Aleppo Citadel in Syria?The Citadel of Aleppo is a large medieval fortified palace in the centre of the old city of Aleppo, ...
1 year ago Where is Al Azem Palace in Syria?Azm Palace is a palace in Damascus, Syria which dates back to the 18th century. Located north of Al- ...
1 year ago Where is Damascus National Museum in Syria?The National Museum of Damascus is a museum in the heart of Damascus, Syria. As the country's nation ...
1 year ago Where is Temple of Bel in Syria?The Temple of Bel, sometimes also referred to as the "Temple of Baal", was an ancient temple located ...
1 year ago Where is Arwad in Syria?Arwad, the classical Aradus, is a town in Syria on an eponymous island in the Mediterranean Sea. It ...
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