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Damascus

I'm researching Damascus local information. Damascus is the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic. Aleppo's depopulation due to the civil war is believed to have made it the country's largest city. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to Damascus.

Damascus

Geography

It lies on a plateau 680 m above sea level at the eastern foot of the Anti-Lebanon Mountains, 80 km inland from the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

Climate

Summer average is about 27degC, Winter is about 6degC

Population

about 1.71 million people

Culture, Sightseeing

Cathedral of the Dormition of Our Lady, Kathedrale St. Paul, Tekkiye Mosque, Umayyad Mosque, etc.
- Al Azem Palace
- Umayyad Mosque
- Al-Hamidiyah Souk
- Tekkiye Mosque
- Kathedrale St. Paul
- Cathedral of the Dormition of Our Lady

Major Industry

Textile, food processing, cement, trade, logistics, tourism, etc.

Education

Syrian Private University, Damascus University, etc.
- Damascus University
- Syrian Private University

Transportation

Bus, Taxi, Train, Damascus International Airport, etc.


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