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SYRIA
Syrian Arab Republic
Present-day Syria is only a small portion of the olden geographical
Syrian landmass, a region located at the eastern end of the
Mediterranean Sea.
Western powers created the present-day states of Syria, Lebanon,
Jordan, and Israel in the post-Ottoman era of the early twentieth century.
Population: 22.16 million
Gained independence on 17 April 1946.
Muslim 87% ( includes 74% Alawi and Sunni, 13% Ismaili and Shia ),
Christian 10% (includes Orthodox, Uniate, and Nestorian), Druze 3%,
Jewish
More than 11 million others have been forced from their homes
as forces devoted to Mr. Assad and those opposed to his rule fight
each other - as well as jihadist militants from Islamic State
LIFE IN SYRIA