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Damascus
Syria
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Population: 2.5 million
Damascus is the capital of Syria and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with evidence of settlement dating back over 11,000 years. Located in the southwest of the country on the Barada River, it was a major center on the Silk Road. The Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains the Umayyad Mosque, the ancient Street Called Straight, and the historic Souk al-Hamidiyya. Damascus is renowned for its damascene steel craftsmanship and traditional courtyard houses.
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Current Safety Score
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31
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High caution — significant risks present.
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