(185.18) thousand km2 is the northern part of the Arabian plate. It is characterized by a relatively complex geological and structural state. The main geological units that form the Syrian lands in terms of their lithostratographic and structural status and the history of their development represent an important stage for …

1. Background: 1.1 Geography and Climate: · Location: The Syrian Arab Republic is located northwest of the continent of Asia between longitudes 35 and 42 and latitudes 35-37 bordered to the north by Turkey, from the east by Iraq, from the southwest by Jordan and Palestine and from the west …

Map of mineral wealth distribution (Click on the map to enlarge)

The geological studies and excavation works carried out in the territory of the country led to the detection and estimation of important reserves of natural mineral and non-mineral resources. The General Organization of Geology and Mineral Resources has followed up the processing of many of these raw materials for investment …