Damascus has a population of 1.5 million people. The majority of the population are Muslims (predominantly Sunni, though Shiites also reside there). 15% are Christians, with a few Jews also claiming residency. Known as Damascenes, the residents of Damascus are friendly, hard-working and vivacious. There is definitely a culture of tolerance in this part of Syria.
Damascus has a population of 1.5 million people. The majority of the population are Muslims (predominantly Sunni, though Shiites also reside there). 15% are Christians, with a few Jews also claiming residency. Known as Damascenes, the residents of Damascus are friendly, hard-working and vivacious. There is definitely a culture of tolerance in this part of Syria.
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Add practical stops to your Damascus plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Add practical stops to your Damascus plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Add practical stops to your Damascus plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Add practical stops to your Damascus plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
