Syria
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Syria's Flag
Syria's flag has changed like many others due to civil war and disagreement between the government.This is a photo of the Syrian independence flag, the other side shows the same flag but with two red stars and a red line at bottom representing the Arab Republic of Syria.
Government
The government of Syria is a mix of unlimited and limited government. Since they are in what you could call civil war there are many different opinions.They( as in not the separatists) are led by Bashar Al-Assad. The president is voted into office.I could not find a direct document so Ill have to assume since there apart of the U.N. that it is not that different from the U.S. citizens responsibilities.
Syrian landmarks
Fakhr-al-din al-maani castle
The castle was built around the 13 century AD.It was said to be built by the Mamluks, Egyptian warriors in full armor.
The Greek buildings
The Greeks ruled Syria starting at around 7th century Bc, slowly declining in power till now. They where most powerful in Syria during the Hellenistic Period(Between the death of Alexander the Great to The Roman Empire.
Mount Qasioun
This ones more of a LANDFORM but is still important to Syria's culture.
Syria Is Located in Eastern Europe,or the Middle East.
Major Bodies of water
The most major body of water near Syria is the Mediterranean Sea.Others include lakes, ponds, and very few rivers.
Human environment Interaction
The Syrians cut down trees for timber and farmland.There problem with pollution has become serious and they are losing farm money more and more as the soil grows to hard with the climate getting hotter and hotter.
GDP/Rich or Poor
The most recent study shows that Syria has a GDP per capita of 2,065.This makes it a poor country especially compared to most other countries in Europe.
A Syrian pound
Syrian pounds are of course, found in Syria and one is worth 45 ten thousands of a US dollar. The Syrian pound started production after the French government initiated the Banque de Syrie.
Main Import and Export
The Syrians grow crops and other raw materials. They export most to Germany and Italy but still do business with others.
Life expectancy, Literacy Rate, and birth Rate
The Life expectancy in Syria is around 74 years.The Literacy rate is at 85 percent.However the birth rate is at around 22 per 1000, not much ever since the 2000's.
The Drinking water
The Syrian people get most of there water from underground in wells.They also get there water from important rivers although few appear.
Culture
Modern and Traditional Clothing
They wear clothes that no matter how hot, covers there body. The picture to the left shows a mix of modern and traditional clothing.
Music
The music in Syria is based off of traditional dance music to deep religious music, both are as popular as the other.
Holidays
In January they celebrate New years, orthodox Easter and revolution day. There is a holiday for every month.
Religion
The Muslim and Jewish religions seem to be in control of Syria.Jewish are very orthodox about there faith and holidays and Muslims are a brotherhood, Islamic.
Food
The most popular dishes consult of rice and meat with a bit of leaf. The picture to the left shows a mix of cultured foods from the Greece rule, Ottoman and other cultures.
Entertainment
The entertainment varies city to city consulting of dance, music and even weddings.
The major Language
Most Syrians have come to speak Arabic. Most likely do to refugees and culture diffusion.
History
Some Major changes where the Ottomans, as they took more and more territory starting the year 1579 to 1918. They where a heavy influence on Syrian culture. Another major change was the control of the French Government from around 1923 to 1946 and influenced the current bank and modern Syria we know today.
Climate
The climate in Syria is a Mediterranean climate since it is bordering the Mediterranean sea, overall affecting the climate.
Yearly Rainfall
Syria is somewhat apart of the fertile crescent and gets around 200mm of yearly rainfall.
Average Tempeture
The high is usually 22*C and the lowest is from 18*c to -3*c.
How the Climate affects the country
As the time goes by Syria gets hotter and hotter and the grass gets dryer and hard to grow in. The droughts have increased more inland to, causing most to move closer to the Mediterranean.