Member State
Syrian Arab Republic
Syria is an Arab country and a central republic composed of 14 governorates, with Damascus as its capital. It is located in the Middle East and the Levant in West Asia; it is bordered to the north by Turkey, to the east by Iraq, to the south by Jordan, and to the west by Palestine, Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea. It joined ALECSO in 1970 (founding member).
Quick Facts
Capital
Damascus
Currency
Syrian pound
ALECSO Membership
1970 (founding member)
Arab League Membership
22/03/1945
General Information
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Head of StateHis Excellency President Ahmed Al-Sharaa
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Area185,180 km²
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Population23,500,000 inhabitants (2010)
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Official Holiday………………………………
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Time ZoneUTC+3
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Internet DomainSy
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Phone Code+963
Overview
About Syrian Arab Republic
Syria is an Arab country and a central republic composed of 14 governorates, with Damascus as its capital. It is located in the Middle East and the Levant in West Asia; it is bordered to the north by Turkey, to the east by Iraq, to the south by Jordan, and to the west by Palestine, Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea. It joined ALECSO in 1970 (founding member).
National Committee
National Commission for Education, Culture and Science
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AddressMinistry of Education - Al-Shahbandar Square
Official Representation
Key Officials
Committee President
Dr. Mohamed Turko
Minister of Education
Syrian National Commission for Education, Science and Culture
Committee Secretary
Mr. Abdul Karim Khalid Qadri
Secretary-General of the Syrian National Commission
Executive Council Member
Mr. Abdul Karim Khalid Qadri
Member of the Executive Council
Ministries
Ministers Linked to the Sectors
Ministry of Culture
- Mr. Muhammad Yassin Saleh, Minister of Culture
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
- His Excellency Dr. Marwan Al-Halabi, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Ministry of Education
- His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Turko, Minister of Education, President of the Syrian National Commission for Education, Science and Culture
