Syria
Syria

Triumphal Arch Palmyra (Tudmur)


Sponsored by: The Embassy of the Arab republic of Syria
and the Syrian Ministry of Culture,
With the assistance from Aus-Industry Australian Tourism Development Grant.

Constructed by: Cockington Green Gardens

Scale: 1/35

About the Building:
Palmyra, meaning "City of palms" named by it's Roman rulers in the 1st century BC, is situated 210 kilometers northeast of Damascus, approximately halfway between the Mediterranean and the Euphrates River.  Palmyra or 'Tudmur'  is mentioned in tablet dating back to the 19th century BC, but it was most prominent in the 3rd century BC when the road through it became one of the main roads between east and west.
 
                                                                                                                     


Country Information



Area: 185180km2 (71498 ml2)
Population: 22.33 million
Capital City: Damascus
Founded: 1946
Primary Language: Arabic
National Day: 17th April
Currency: Syrian Pound or Lira
Population in Australia: Approx 100000            




Embassy Website: www.syrianembassy.org.au
Tourism Website: www.syriatourism.org

General Information:
The Country can be divided geographically into four main areas, the fertile plain in the northeast, the plateau, coastal and mountain areas in the west, the central plains and the desert and steppe region in the central and southeastern areas.  The Euphrates River flows from Turkey in the north through the Syrian Arab Republic, down to Iraq in the southeast, it is the longest river in Syria, the total length being 2330km, of which 600km passes through Syria.  The Khabur River supports the al-Khabur in the northeast.

The Syrians take as much pride in their modern amenities as their unique heritage and the tradition of exquisite craftsmanship and both should be appreciated.  Visitors will enjoy the hospitality that is a deep-rooted Arab tradition and sharing the pleasures of an attractive Oriental way of life.  It is customary to shake hands on meeting and departure.  A visitor will be treated with great courtesy and will frequently be offered refreshment.
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