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The
Syrian Pound (lira).
The bank notes are 5- 10 -25 - 50 - 100 - 200 - 500 - 1000 liras.
The coins are 1 - 2 - 5 - 10 - 25 liras.
Approx. exchange rate:
1$ = 47sp
1€ = 65sp
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Telephone,
fax, mobile (GSM), Internet systems are available. |
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Kilograms and metric system. |
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220 Volts AC, 50 Cycles, using rounded two-prong plugs. |
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There
are international (5-star) hotels in Syria: Sheraton, Four Seasons, Dedeman Chain. Numerous first and second class hotels are found throughout the country.
Chalets and campings are also available along the coastline
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November
thru April: GMT +2Hours.
May thru October: GMT +3Hours.
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Continental in most of the country with four distinct
seasons. Average temperature 37c. in summer, 10c. in winter
and 22c. in spring and autumn. |
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Government: 8.00 to 15.00
Stores: 9.00 to 13.30 and 17.00 to 20.00 (winter)
22.00 (summer).
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Friday and Saturday are the official
holidays.
Tuesday is museums and castles closing day. |
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The
official language is Arabic. Many Syrians also speak a
second language, French and/or English. |
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Damascus, the main gateway to Syria, is connected with
Europe & Asia by many international airlines. Aleppo
enjoys connections to the Gulf and Europe, mainly with the
national airline Syrian Air. By land, highways connect Syria with Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Turkey. There are seaport facilities at Lattakia and
Tartous, and a new and modern marina in Lattakia.
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Local
and Arab
newspapers and magazines are sold at many newsstands.
Foreign media is found at the international hotels. Local
television (2 channels + 3 satellite), broadcast some
programs in French and English. |
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Syrian handicrafts represent a tradition of skilled
workmanship and folk art that dates back many thousands of
years. The most common Syrian craft items which are found
in the souks (Damascus and Aleppo) and specialized shops
all over Syria, include
hand-woven silk brocades, embroidered table cloths,
carpets, brass and copper, leather, gold and
silver jewelry, inlaid
furniture with mother of pearls. |
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All visitors to
Syria require a valid passport and an entry visa, which
should be obtained prior to departure from Syrian
Consulates and Embassies.
Important Notice
Syria
will not grant visa nor entry permit to anyone who has a
passport which shows evidence of a visit to Israeli
occupied territory. |
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