Ancient Damascus and Palmyra, but the country is recovering from war and still dangerous.
For living0/100
For travel2/100
Key facts
Average net salary$50 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$200 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$3
Traveller daily budget$40 /day
Safety2/10
ClimateSemi-arid
Avg summer temperature+36 °C
Avg winter temperature+6 °C
Best time to visitApril, May, September, October
Life expectancy72.6
Population25,620,427
Passport of this countryvisa-free to 28 countries
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