Fun facts about Hama
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Hama's ancient settlement of Hamath was occupied from the early Neolithic to the Iron Age.
Hama
Syria
Hama is a city on the banks of the Orontes River in west-central Syria. It is located 213 kilometres (132 mi) north of Damascus and 46 km (29 mi) north of Homs. It is the provincial capital of the Hama Governorate, which is the only governorate that has no land borders with any foreign countries.
From the “History” section
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Hama's climate is classified as semi-arid, resulting in a hotter and drier climate than nearby Homs.
Hama
Syria
Hama is a city on the banks of the Orontes River in west-central Syria. It is located 213 kilometres (132 mi) north of Damascus and 46 km (29 mi) north of Homs. It is the provincial capital of the Hama Governorate, which is the only governorate that has no land borders with any foreign countries.
From the “Climate” section
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Hama is reputed to be the most conservative Sunni Muslim city in Syria since French Mandate times.
Hama
Syria
Hama is a city on the banks of the Orontes River in west-central Syria. It is located 213 kilometres (132 mi) north of Damascus and 46 km (29 mi) north of Homs. It is the provincial capital of the Hama Governorate, which is the only governorate that has no land borders with any foreign countries.
From the “Demographics” section
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Hama's most famous attractions are the 17 Norias, dating back to Byzantine times and used to route water into aqueducts.
Hama
Syria
Hama is a city on the banks of the Orontes River in west-central Syria. It is located 213 kilometres (132 mi) north of Damascus and 46 km (29 mi) north of Homs. It is the provincial capital of the Hama Governorate, which is the only governorate that has no land borders with any foreign countries.
From the “Main sights” section
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Adib Shishakli served as President of Syria briefly in 1951 and later from 1953 to 1954.
Hama
Syria
Hama is a city on the banks of the Orontes River in west-central Syria. It is located 213 kilometres (132 mi) north of Damascus and 46 km (29 mi) north of Homs. It is the provincial capital of the Hama Governorate, which is the only governorate that has no land borders with any foreign countries.
From the “Notable people” section
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