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Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair Start your international tour in Syria, land of the Euphrates River, distinctive mosques, the ancient cities of Aleppo and Damascus, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Syria's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images and full-color photos, and well-placed graphs and charts enhance this engaging title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.