Fun fact 1 about Homs
city
The modern name Homs is derived from the Latin name Emesus, which in turn comes from the Greek Émesa.
Homs
Syria
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city
Homs
Syria
Country
Syria
Population
775.4K
Coordinates
34.73, 36.71
Homs, known in pre-Islamic times as Emesa, is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. It is 501 m (1,644 ft) above sea level and is located 162 km (101 mi) north of Damascus. Located on the Orontes River, Homs is also the central link between the interior cities and the Mediterranean coast.
From the “Etymology” section
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