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Homs
Syria
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Population: 800000
Homs is a major city in western Syria, located in the Orontes River valley between Damascus and the Mediterranean coast. It is one of Syria's largest cities and an important industrial and agricultural center, historically known for its surrounding wheat fields and oil refinery. The city features the historic Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque and is near the Krak des Chevaliers, one of the most important preserved medieval castles in the world. Homs suffered extensive damage during the Syrian civil war but has been undergoing reconstruction.
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Current Safety Score
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23
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High risk — most governments advise against non-essential travel.
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