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| General
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- Syria's official language is Arabic is common to find areas where the use of minority languages such as Aramaic or Armenian. - People often linked to the tourism sector speak English or French so that need not have difficulty communicating with a basic understanding of English. - Syria's population is mostly Islamic religion Auque find small communities of Jews, Christians, Armenian Orthodox, or Druze. - Need a visa to enter Syria as well as having a valid passport valid for at least 6 months. - On the conflict between Arabs and Israelis can not travel to Syria if you have previously visited Israel. - Syria is a safe country for tourists where thefts are unknown. - The people of Syria is very committed to the Palestinian cause and hates Israel so if you have time is preferable to avoid any political discussion about it. - Although the Syrian people are mostly tolerant of Western ways, you should be suitably dressed in religious sites and thus avoid miniskirts, shorts or cleavage in the mosques. - On the beaches of Syria can be uncovered even more by keeping their composure and definitely no going topless.
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| Money
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- Syria's official currency is the Syrian lira and may change in hotels and banks do not be advisable to strangers. - In some stores also accept the local currency, dollars or euros, although the change tends to be less advantageous for the tourist. - The most common credit cards are accepted in restaurants, hotels and shopping centers but before using it should be ensured for many small businesses accept only cash payment. - Tipping is not mandatory but grateful for buttons, taxi drivers, waiters and other professions related to tourism. - Bargaining is common in markets sometimes getting big discounts.
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| Health
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- To enter Syria no immunization requirements for any particular disease unless there has been in a country with yellow fever in which case it's required. - It's recommended vaccinations for tetanus, diphtheria, typhoid, polio and hepatitis A because there are some cases without being disturbing. - It's very convenient also make insurance before traveling to Syria to take all possible costs of an illness or accident coverage.
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| Climate
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- Syria is a country with Mediterranean climate where winter is usually quite pronounced in the mountainous regions and unappetizing to travel in coastal and interior with widespread rain. - Summer is on the contrary quite hot with temperatures between 25 ° and 35 ° not being either the best time to make the trip. - The best option is to visit in the spring and autumn to find milder temperatures between 20 º and 25 º.
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| Transport
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- If we travel to Syria with the intention of visiting several cities it is advisable to rent a car at the airport where we will find the best deals and some fairly good roads. - There are bus services between major cities at affordable prices. - The main cities are linked by daily flights that can be useful if we are well versed in Syria.
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| Telecommunications
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- To call Syria is necessary to dial 963 before the regional number and subscriber number. - To unsubscribe from Syria to Spain, as always, we will mark the 0034 followed by subscriber number. - Check with your operator for prices and conditions if you use your phone during your stay in Syria. - Coverage in Syria is good in the cities and little or no sparsely populated areas.
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