Aş Şadr
District of Ḩarrān al ‘Awāmīd
Rif-dimashq Governorate - Syria

Damascus International Airport

Damascus International Airport (Arabic, مطار دمشق الدولي) is a public airport located in Damascus, the capital of Syria. Officially opened in the mid-1970s, DAM is Syria's busiest international airport. In 2010, an estimated 5.5 million passengers used the airport, an increase of more than 50% since 2004. Since the onset of the Syrian civil war, the airport and the road leading to it have been closed intermittently, and many international airlines have ceased flights.

Located at 33.4115, 36.5156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Airports in Syria, Buildings and structures in Damascus, 1970s establishments in Syria

Ghouta

Ghouta, is a collection of farms in Rif Dimashq close to the eastern part of Damascus, Syria. The Damascus Ghouta is a green agricultural belt surrounding the city of Damascus in the South and East. Separating the city from the Syrian Steppe, it has provided its inhabitants with a variety of cereals, vegetables and fruits for thousands of years. While human settlements in the area date back to ancient times, an uncontrolled development of the area took place throughout the past decades.

Located at 33.5, 36.4208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Agriculture in Syria, Oases of Syria, Geography of Damascus

Douma, Syria

Douma is a city in Syria. Its centre is about 10 km north-east of the centre of Damascus. Being the centre of Rif Dimashq governorate (which completely surrounds the Damascus Governorate), the town is also the administrative centre of Douma District. During the Syrian unrest, Douma has been a major flashpoint and has witnessed numerous demonstrations against the Syrian government and armed clashes against the Syrian Army and Security forces.

Located at 33.5723, 36.4018 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Cities in Syria, Populated places in Douma District

Douma District

Douma is a Syrian district administratively belonging to Rif Dimashq Governorate, located to the north of the capital Damascus. At the 2004 Census it had a population of 433,719. Its administrative centre is the city of Douma.

Located at 33.5723, 36.4018 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Douma District

Bawabet Dimashq

The Bawabet Dimashq (Damascus Gate), the largest restaurant in the world, is a family owned restaurant in Damascus, Syria, that opened in 2002. The structure cost $40 million to construct and is owned by Muhannad Samman. The restaurant has a 54,000 sq-m dining area, 2,500 sq-m kitchen, can serve 6,014 people, and during peak operation, 1,800 staff are employed.

Located at 33.4397, 36.4067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Restaurants in Damascus, 2002 establishments in Syria