Country: Syria
Official Name: Al Jumhuriyah al Arabiyah as Suriyah
Continent: Asia
Population:21.51 mil
Land Area (how big?): 71,504 sq. miles
Official Language(s):Arabic, English, and French
Major Religions: Muslims and Alawis
Major Ethnic Peoples: Arabs and Kurds
Major Cities: Hama, Homs, Latakia, Damascus, Aleppo, and Douma
Main Export(s): Barley, Wheat, and Cotton
Literacy Rate:78%
Life Expectancy: 75 years old
Describe the crisis (what is the problem and how long has it been going on?):In 2011, a Civil War broke out and has continued to today.
Who is being impacted by the crisis? All Syrians are being impacted by this over 140,000 have died and millions losing their homes.
What group(s) are trying to help and what are they doing?
Groups helping consist of Syria CharityWatch and Save The Children is raising awareness and helping by fundraising.
Official Name: Al Jumhuriyah al Arabiyah as Suriyah
Continent: Asia
Population:21.51 mil
Land Area (how big?): 71,504 sq. miles
Official Language(s):Arabic, English, and French
Major Religions: Muslims and Alawis
Major Ethnic Peoples: Arabs and Kurds
Major Cities: Hama, Homs, Latakia, Damascus, Aleppo, and Douma
Main Export(s): Barley, Wheat, and Cotton
Literacy Rate:78%
Life Expectancy: 75 years old
Describe the crisis (what is the problem and how long has it been going on?):In 2011, a Civil War broke out and has continued to today.
Who is being impacted by the crisis? All Syrians are being impacted by this over 140,000 have died and millions losing their homes.
What group(s) are trying to help and what are they doing?
Groups helping consist of Syria CharityWatch and Save The Children is raising awareness and helping by fundraising.