A country of fertile plains, high mountains, plateaus, and deserts, Syria is home to diverse ethnic and religious groups. Arabs are the largest ethnic group, and Sunni Muslims are the largest …

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5 days ago · Syria's defence ministry declared a ceasefire in three neighbourhoods of the northern city of Aleppo early on Friday, a move that could halt fresh fighting between …

Jan 7, 2026 · Syria is a country located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. The capital is Damascus. Find a geographical and historical treatment of …

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Jan 8, 2026 · One year after President Bashar Assad's fall, Syria remains deeply scarred. While a new transitional government has revived international ties, sectarian violence persists and …