- RecipesMakdous
Makdous, makdouss or المكدوس in Arabic, is a typical dish of Levantine cuisine, which consists of small eggplants blanched, salted and then stuffed with a mixture of crushed nuts, garlic and chili pepper.
- CultureSyria
The Western Asian nation of Syria is home to diverse ethnic groups. The country has a long cultural history where family, religion, respect, and self-discipline are considered to be of great significance.
- Special SightsSpecial sights
As with many countries in the Middle East, most of Syria’s landmarks and attractions are archeologically based. The region is full of history, of which tangible remnants remain for total exploration by modern day visitors.
Iraq is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, the Persian Gulf and Kuwait to the southeast, Saudi Arabia to the south, Jordan to the southwest and Syria to the west.
Israel is a country in Western Asia. It is situated on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and the northern shore of the Red Sea, and shares borders with Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest. It is also bordered by the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip to the east and west.
Jordan is a country in Western Asia. It is situated at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe, within the Levant region, on the East Bank of the Jordan River. Jordan is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south and east, Iraq to the northeast, Syria to the north, and Israel, West Bank of Palestine, and the Dead Sea to the west. In the southwest, it has a 26 km coastline on the Gulf of Aqaba in the Red Sea.
Lebanon is a country in Western Asia. It is located between Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south, while Cyprus lies to its west across the Mediterranean Sea. Its location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterland has contributed to its rich history and shaped a cultural identity of religious diversity.
Turkey, is a country located mainly on Anatolia in Western Asia, with a portion on the Balkans in Southeast Europe. It shares borders with Greece and Bulgaria, the Black Sea, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east, Iraq, Syria, the Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea.
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