What are 10 facts about Syria?

Here are ten key facts you need to understand Syria’s conflict today:

There has been a tragic human cost.
Almost 5 million children have been born into war.
The psychological impact of the war is immense.
Half of the entire Syrian population have been uprooted from their homes.
It’s not safe for many refugees to return.

What are 5 interesting facts about Syria?

Fun Facts about Syria for Kids

More than 18,389,000 people live in Syria, although many people have fled the country in recent years.
Syria has 71,498 square miles of land.
Damascus, the capital of Syria, is the oldest continuously lived-in city in the world.
Most people in Syria are Muslim.

What should you not do in Syria?

Avoid talking about the Syrian political situation unless your counterpart initiates the conversation.

Avoid saying anything that could be taken as insulting or derogatory.

Avoid asking questions about a Syrian man’s female family members.

Do not patronise or talk down to a Syrian for having poor English skills.

Why is Syria in conflict?

Three campaigns drive the conflict: coalition efforts to defeat the Islamic State, violence between the Syrian government and opposition forces, and military operations against Syrian Kurds by Turkish forces. The Islamic State began seizing control of territory in Syria in 2013.

What makes Syria special?

Syria is a traditional society with a long cultural history. Importance is placed on family, religion, education and self-discipline and respect. The Syrian’s taste for the traditional arts is expressed in dances such as the al-Samah, the Dabkeh in all their variations and the sword dance.

What culture is in Syria?

As is evidenced by the country’s history, the Syria we know today is an eclectic mix of different cultures that have influenced Syrian culture throughout the centuries. Whether Turkish, Mediterranean, Arab or French, various influences can be clearly seen in such cultural markers as cuisine, music and festivals.

What happened Syria?

Eleven years of war have inflicted immense suffering on the Syrian people. More than half of Syria’s pre-war population of 22 million have fled their homes. Some 6.9 million are internally displaced, with more than two million living in tented camps with limited access to basic services.