around the World Our world has many countries Each country has beautiful land It has its own rich history And the people have their own languages and ways of life Syria is a country in Asia What do you know about Syria Let’s learn more about this place and its story 4 Did You Know Arabic is the official language in Syria
Syrian men perform traditional dances to honor their culture SAY IT Syria SIHR ee-uh 5
PaSSPort to Syria Syria is located in a part of the world known as the Middle East Five countries border Syria The Mediterranean Sea is to the west The country’s total area is 71,498 square miles 185,180 sq km More than 17 million people live there 6 Did You Know Syria is about the size of Washington State
WHERE IN THE WORLD TURKEY SYRIA LEBANON Mediterranean Sea IRAQ JORDAN ISRAEL 7
