Damascus
Syria
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Damascus
Location
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Population
Founded
3000 BC
Language
Arabic
Currency
Syrian Pound (SYP)
Climate & Environment
Hot semi-arid
Economy
Agriculture, textiles, food processing, handicrafts
Fun Facts
Oldest continuously inhabited capital city
The Umayyad Mosque houses John the Baptist's head
Famous for Damascus steel
The Old City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Local Cuisine
Kibbeh, fattoush, shawarma, baklava, Damascus sweets
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