Syria

Officially Syrian Arab Republic, republic (1994 est. pop.14,887,000), 71,467 sq mi (185,100 sq km), SW Asia,bordered by Pales tine, Lebanon, and the Mediterranean Sea(W), Turkey (N), Iraq (E), and Jor dan (S). Principal cities include DAMASCUS (the capital), ALEPPO, and HOMS. Most of Syria is occupied by the Syrian Desert, which is crossed by the EUPHRATES R. In the west are the Anti-Lebanon Mts., including Mt. Hermon (9,232 ft/2,814 m), Syria's highest point; in the southwest the fertile plain of Hawran extends from the Jabal al-Duruz Mts. to the Sea of Galilee. Major crops include wheat,fruit and vegetables, barley, sugar beets, barley, cotton,and tobacco. The state plays a major role in the economy, and a large-scale industrialization program begun after World War II has diversified the formerly agricultural economy. Petroleum production, small compared to that of other Middle Eastern countries,provides the leading export. Refined petroleum, cement,textiles, processed foods, chemicals, and precision-engineered products are the chief manufactures. The Euphrates Dam supplies most of the nation's electric power. Arabic is theofficial language.

Syria is probably the most under-advertised important country in the world. Any visitor to Syria will say the same thing:
Syria is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Syrian people are friendly and peaceful.

Nature in Syria is very diverse, ranging from forests in the north west to beaches on Syria's Mediterranean coast to Syria's bread baskets in the North East and the south.

Syria's streets are among the world's safest and the crime rate is very low and people wonder in the streets at any time in Syria's lively summer nights.

If you are interested in history and historical monuments, you cannot miss Syria because there is a monument around every corner and there is no civilization in the east or west throughout the world history that didn't pass through Syria and leave a mark in Syria as well as being effected by Syria's long long history. This is why Syria was called rightfully "The cradle of civilizations".
Finally, food in Syria is very tasty and famous.