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National Symbol of Syria

The Syrian Arab Republic is referred to as Syria.

National Flag

The Syrian flag has a rectangular shape with a length to width ratio of 3:2. The flag is composed of three parallel horizontal rectangles of red, white and black from top to bottom, and there are two green five-pointed stars of the same size in the white part. Red symbolizes bravery, white symbolizes purity and tolerance, black is the symbol of Muhammad’s victory, green is the favorite color of Muhammad’s descendants, and the five-pointed star symbolizes the Arab revolution.

In addition, the flag also has a meaning: red, white and black are the colors of the flag of the United Arab Republic, indicating that Syria once joined the United Arab Republic, and the number of five-pointed stars in the white part indicates the number of countries that joined the United Arab Republic, and Syria is the second , so marked with two stars.

National Emblem

The national emblem of Syria is an Arab eagle with its head held high and its wings outstretched, with a coat of arms on its chest, painted with the pattern of the national flag: red, white and black vertical bars with two green five-pointed stars in the center. At the base of the national emblem are two ears of rice, which symbolize agriculture. On the sash is written the solemn name of the country in Arabic: “Syrian Arab Republic”.

National anthem

The Defender of the Territory (Arabic: حُمَاةَالدِّيَار‎) is the national anthem of the Syrian Arab Republic, adopted in 1936. Lyricist Haril Bey, songwriter Mohammad Flafi.

Chinese meaning: Defender of the territory, I wish you peace; our pride will not be destroyed. The Arabian spiritual city wall is a sacred temple, and your position in the stars will always be safe. The plain of Syria is a city on a hill, like a building in the sky above the clouds. The sun-drenched motherland is another paradise.

Language

The national language of Syria is Arabic, English and French are commonly used, and a small number of Syrians still use the ancient Aramaic language.

Religion

85% of Syrian residents believe in Islam and 14% believe in Christianity. Among them, Sunni Islam accounts for 80% (about 68% of the country’s population), Shiites account for 20%, and Alawites account for 75% of Shiites (about 11.5% of the country’s population).

Diet

The staple food of Syrians is white flour and rice. Bread made from fermented flour is a favorite food of people of all walks of life. Common dishes on the Syrian table are roast lamb, chicken, fried fish, boiled beef, cucumbers, pickled olives, cheese, tomato salad, lettuce, onions, braised broad beans, etc. Sweets are also a favorite food of Syrians, and they are a must for almost every meal. In terms of beverages, people often drink black tea and coffee. In addition to the moving legends and beautiful ethnic customs in the Arabian region, Arabian cuisine also has a unique flavor.