It is a unitary republic that consists of 14 governorates (subdivisions). A country of fertile plains, high mountains, and deserts, Syria is home to diverse ethnic and religious groups, including the majority Syrian Arabs, Kurds, Turkmens, Assyrians, Armenians, Circassians, Albanians, and Greeks. Religious groups include Muslims, Christians, Alawites, Druze, and Yazidis. The capital and largest city of Syria is Damascus. Arabs are the largest ethnic group
Economy: It has been turbulent and their economy has deteriorated considerably since the beginning of the Syrian civil war, which erupted in March 2011. It has been hit by massive economic sanctions restricting trade. Sanctions against Syria were further extended by the US Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act that came into force in June 2020. The sanctions, destruction and dislocation associated with the Civil War have devastated Its economy. By the end of 2013, the UN estimated total economic damage at $143 B
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