Country Studies US
Country Studies: Syria
A thorough look at Syria from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Syria to Become World's Largest Source of Refugees
Article reports on the dire conditions in Syria and the vast amount of refugees who are fleeing the country.
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University of Texas: Map: Syria
A political map of Syria from the Perry-Castaneda Collection showing the major cities, highways, and neighboring countries.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Refugee Girl Describes Journey From Syria to Uk
One girl's first-hand account of her journey as a refugee from Syria to the United Kingdom.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Syria
Presents a travel guide and country profile of the Middle East country of Syria including a background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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360 Cities: Syria
View the country of Syria from the comfort of your desk chair by clicking on various scenes to view them through the wonder of the 360 degree panoramic ability.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cultural Heritage at Risk: Syria
Syria, home to some of the oldest and culturally rich cities and archaeological sites in the world, is currently experiencing significant devastation due to shelling, a breakdown of order, looting,and iconoclasm. The current situation in...
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University of Texas: Map: Syria: Economic Activity
This map of Syria's economic activity from 1993 is from the Perry Castaneda Collection. See where Syria's oil and gas deposits are.
The Guardian
Guardian: Syrians Plan 'No Kneeling' Day of Demonstrations
Guardian correspondent Ian Black discusses the mass demonstrations occurring in Syria against the Syrian government and its deadly raids. (August 12, 2011)
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Polio Disease Outbreak in Syria
Article reports on the confirmation from the World Health Organization of a polio outbreak in Syria.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Syria Can No Longer Make Chemical Weapons
Article reports that inspectors from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons say that Syria no longer has the ability to make chemical weapons.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Syria
The BBC gives a factual overview of the Middle Eastern country of Syria. Features an audio of the national anthem, a timeline of key events, and links to other related sites.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Syrian Arab Republic
Learn about core health indicators in Syria in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information. Includes PDFs (require Adobe Reader).
BBC
Bbc: Week of 9 1 14: Steven Sotloff's Mother in Plea to Is: Free My Son
The terrorist group ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) has been holding American journalis Steven Sotloff hostage since hist disappearance last year in Syria. Learn about his mother's pleas for his release.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Reform in Syria [Pdf]
A good article discussing the attempts to introduce democratic reforms into the Syrian government and society. (July, 2006)
BBC
Bbc News: Profile: Bashar Al Assad
A recent biography of the president of Syria. He came to power in 2000 with the death of his father. (10 March 205)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Maronites
The Maronites are an ancient East Christian sect; the Maronite church was the first Syrian church to join Rome, and thus it became the first Uniate of the East. Maronites today number about 1,300,000. Half a million of them reside in...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Peripatetics of Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, Sudan, and Yemen
Most of these groups are now sedentary or semi-sedentary, and only a few are still nomadic. There is no overall system of political organization within any of these communities, but cohesion within each community is strong. In Egypt,...
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Science Kids: Science Images: Syria Flag
The national flag of Syria, a country located in western Asia.
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University of Texas: Map: Syria: Timeline
A timeline of Syrian history from 1900 to 2000. This is from the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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