The Syrian Arab Republic is a wonderful Middle Eastern country that borders Turkey in the north. On the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, there is a fertile plain that occupies the northwest of Syria. It stretches for 130 km from north to south. Most of the state's territory is located on a plateau, where arid regions are interspersed with mountain ranges. The average height of the plateau is 200-700 m above sea level. The north of Syria is a unique area where numerous ancient sites can be found.
On the territory of the country there are preserved structures erected during the period of Byzantium, the Roman Empire, the Arab Caliphate, etc. Many cultural monuments attract the attention of Europeans. For example, Palmyra is a striking object of the Syrian state - a Greco-Roman city that was built in the 1st century AD. NS. This unique site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The ancient castles of the knights are also considered to be outstanding monuments of culture and history. They were built by the crusaders during their campaigns in the Promised Land. Tourists are advised to visit the settlements of Saidnay and Maulyul, where Christian monasteries have been preserved.
Nature in northern Syria
The country has poor vegetation, since all fertile soils were used in agriculture. The seashores in some places are covered with plants such as joster and tamarisk. In the mountains there are Syrian and large-scale oak, Allep pine. The coastal areas have subtropical evergreen vegetation. Among the mammals in Syria are porcupines, antelopes, deer, hares, squirrels, etc. From birds you can see flamingos, eagle, ostrich, falcon, pelican. The desert lands are inhabited by chameleons and ostriches.
Climatic conditions
The north of Syria is a territory dominated by a continental dry climate. Closer to the coast of the country, it turns into the Mediterranean subtropical. Frosts often occur in the northern part of the steppe zone. Wet and mild winters are observed on the coast. In summer, it is moderately hot and dry here. In January, the average air temperature is +4 degrees. In June, it is +33 degrees. The best period to visit Syria is from September to May. In the central and northern regions, hot and dry summers give way to cold winters. Summer and winter temperatures vary widely. The difference between day and night temperatures is also noticeable. In the mountains, the average annual temperature does not reach +15 degrees.
Holidays in Syria
Those tourists who are interested in the country's historical sights go to the north. There are many sandy and pebble beaches in the coastal area, which is a major tourist attraction. Syrian resorts are visited holiday destinations located in mountainous areas along the coast. They are distinguished by a mild climate and pure nature. The swimming season in the country starts in May and ends in November. The main seaside resort in Syria is Shatt al-Azrak, located near the city of Latakia.
