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Pars Today - Syria is located in the West Asia region and is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east and southeast, Jordan to the south, and occupied Palestine and Lebanon to the southwest.

Syria has 14 provinces. In the maps published by Syrian government agencies, in addition to 14 provinces, another province called Hatay Province, which is currently part of Turkey, is considered one of the provinces of Syria. The Golan Heights, which is part of Syria according to international law, is partly occupied by the Zionist regime. In this article from Pars Today, we take a look at the provinces of Syria.

Where is Damascus?

The province of Damascus is exactly the city of Damascus. The city of Damascus is located in the southwest of Syria and is the capital of the country. In 1987, the city of Damascus was recognized as a new and independent province. Since then, all areas around the city of Damascus have been under the jurisdiction of a separate province called Rif Dimashq Province.

Damascus is the smallest province in Syria and has a relatively high population density due to its small area. In the 2019 census, the population of Damascus was estimated to be around 2 million and 79 thousand people. Damascus International Airport is located south of the city of Damascus. This airport is connected to the city of Damascus via a 21-kilometer road.

What is the difference between Damascus and Rif Dimashq?

Rif Dimashq Province includes all the surrounding lands of Damascus, but the city of Damascus is not part of this province.

Rif Dimashq Province is divided into 10 counties called Rif Dimashq, Douma, Al-Qutayfah, Al-Tall, Yabroud, Al-Nabk, Al-Zabadani, Qatana, Daria, and Qudsaya.The cities of Jaramana, Hajar al-Aswad, Daria, Al-Nabk, Al-Tall, Qatana, Saidnaya, Deir Atiyah, and Maaloula are also among the important cities of Rif Dimashq Province.

The shrine of Hazrat Zeinab (Peace be upon her), the granddaughter of the Prophet of Islam, is also located in the city of Zaynabieh, Rif Dimashq.

Where is Idlib located?

Idlib Province is located in northwestern Syria and its center is the city of Idlib. This province is located in the northern border of Syria and Turkey. Idlib Province is bounded by the Latakia Governorate to the north, the Hama Governorate to the south, the Latakia Governorate to the west, and the Aleppo Governorate to the east. Idlib Province is divided into five governorates called Idlib, Ariha, Maarat al-Numan, Jisr al-Shughur, and Harem.

Where is Aleppo?

Aleppo Province is located in northern Syria and its center is the city of Aleppo. Aleppo is located 355 kilometers north of Damascus, the capital of Syria, and is considered the commercial and cultural capital of the country. The city of Aleppo is located at a strategic and important trade point between the Mediterranean Sea and the Euphrates river.

Ramousah, Salahuddin, Jabal Bardo, Halak, Al-Madina Souq, Bostan al-Qasr, Sheikh Suleiman, and Jamia Zahra are among the important regions of Aleppo.

The Taftanaz helicopter base, which belongs to the Syrian Air Force, is located in the southwest, the Jarrah Air Base and the Nayrab Air Base are located around the city of Aleppo, and the Syrian Police Training Complex is located in the western suburbs of the city, in the "Khan al-Asal" region.
The Military Engineering Academy is also one of the most important military installations of the Syrian army, located in the eastern outskirts of Aleppo, which was designed and built with a site area of one square kilometer and buildings with concrete shelters and trenches to resist a possible attack by the Zionist regime's air force.

Where is Hama and what is its importance?

Hama Province or Hamat starts from the center of Syria and continues to the west of the country. The center of this province is the city of Hama.Hama Province is located at the intersection of the main roads from north to south and east to west of Syria, which has made it militarily and economically important.Hama Province includes 9 cities called Hamat, Suqaylabiyah, Salamiyah, Halfaya, Suran, Tayyibah al-Imam, Kafr Zita, Muhardah, and Masyaf.

Where is Homs Province located?

Homs Province is located in the center of Syria and its center is the city of Homs. Homs is the largest province in Syria and is bounded by the provinces of Hama and Raqqa to the north, the province of Deir ez-Zor to the northeast, Iraq and Jordan to the southeast, Damascus and Rif Dimashq to the south, and the province of Tartus and Lebanon to the west.

Where is Deir ez-Zor?

Deir ez-Zor is the name of a province in eastern Syria. This province is also called Al-Deir in the Syrian colloquial dialect. This province is bounded by the province of Hasakah to the north, the provinces of Raqqa and Homs to the west, and Iraq to the east and south.Deir ez-Zor Province is divided into three districts called Deir ez-Zor, Mayadin, and Al-Bukamal.

Where is Raqqa?

Raqqa Province is located in northern Syria and its center is the city of Raqqa. After the terrorist group Daesh attacked Syria in 2011, it declared this city as its capital from 2014 to 2017.Raqqa Province is bordered by the provinces of Deir ez-Zor, Hasakah, Aleppo, and Homs.This province is divided into three regions called Raqqa, Tell Abyad and Al-Thawrah.

Where is Hasakah?

Hasakah Province is located in northeastern Syria and its center is the city of Hasakah. The Tigris river enters Hasakah Province from Turkey and flows into Iraq from there. The cities of Qamishli, Derik, Sari Kani, Amuda, and Tal Tamr are among the most important cities of this province.Hasakah Province was completely under the control of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) during the Daesh attack on Syria (2011-2017). These forces are supported by the United States.

Where is Daraa?

Daraa Province is located in southwestern Syria and is bounded by Rif Dimashq Province to the north, Jordan to the south, Quneitra Province to the west, and Sweida Province to the east.The city of Daraa is the center of this province, and the cities of Nawa, Tafas, Tasil, Al-Naimah, Inkhil, Jasim, Da'el, Bosra al-Sham, Al-Sanamayn, Al-Hirak, and Khirbet Ghazaleh are among the most important cities of Daraa Province.

Where is Latakia?

Latakia Province is located in western Syria and its center is the city of Latakia. Latakia Province, which is located on the Mediterranean coast, shares a border with Turkey to the north and is bounded by Tartus Province to the south. Latakia Province is also bounded by Idlib Province to the northeast and Hama to the east.Latakia is divided into four regions called Latakia, Jableh, Al-Haffah, and Al-Qardaha.

Where is Quneitra?

Quneitra is located in southwestern Syria and in the Golan Heights. About 80% of the area of this Syrian province is occupied by the Zionist regime. A small strip that includes about 20% of the area of this province is under the control of the Syrian government. The city of Quneitra, which is the center of this province, is located in this strip. The Golan Heights are part of Syria according to international law.

What is the southernmost point of Syria?

Sweida Province is located in the southernmost point of Syria and its center is the city of Sweida. This province is bounded by Rif Dimashq Province to the north, Jordan to the south, Daraa Province to the west, and the Syrian Desert and Al-Safa to the east.Sweida is the only province in Syria where the Druze people are the majority. The Druze people, who call themselves Muwahhidun, are an Arab ethnic-religious group based on esoteric sciences and monotheism, influenced by the ideas of Greek philosophers, especially Plato and Aristotle. They are also called "Bani Ma'ruf".

Where is Tartus?

Tartus is located in southwestern Syria and on the Mediterranean coast. Lebanon is located to the south of this province, and Latakia Province is located to the north. This province is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the west and Homs and Hama provinces to the east.The cities of Tartus, Baniyas, and Safita are among the most important cities of Tartus Province. Until 1972, this province was part of Latakia.

Key phrases: Map of Syria, cities of Syria, Aleppo, Idlib, Damascus, Daesh.

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