What is Syria?

Syria is located in the west of the Asian continent, bordering Turkey in the north, Iraq in the east, Jordan in the south, Lebanon and Palestine (Israel) in the southwest and Cyprus in the west across the Mediterranean Sea, with a total area of 65,438+0,856,5438+0.80 square kilometers (including the Golan Heights).

Most of Syria's territory is a plateau that slopes from northwest to southeast. The whole country can be divided into four zones: the mountain in the west and the longitudinal valley between the two mountains, including the highest peak in China at an altitude of 284 1 m and Shehe Mountain in the southwest. The Mediterranean coastal plain in the northwest, with coastline of183km, is one of the few greener places in China. Eastern inland plateau. Southeast of the Syrian desert.

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Syria has superior geographical location and natural conditions, a long and ancient history and civilization, and unique national traditional culture, which have created rich tourism resources for this country. The ancient Arabic book once wrote: "If there is heaven on earth, Damascus must be in it. If there is heaven in the air, Damascus is equally famous. "

Syria's tourism resources can be roughly divided into three aspects: natural landscape, cultural relics, tradition and folk culture.

The site of the ancient city of palmira is a famous ancient city on the Syrian Silk Road. Called the bride of the Syrian desert. The tall and straight temples, the magnificent Arc de Triomphe, the towering stone pillars on both sides, exquisite carvings, exquisite murals and the rendering of golden sunshine seem to remind people of its past glory.

Refer to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Syria