Fun fact 1 about Latakia
city
Latakia was originally named Laodikeia on the Coast in honor of Seleucus I Nicator's mother, Laodice.
Latakia
Syria
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city
Latakia
Syria
Country
Syria
Population
383.8K
Coordinates
35.53, 35.79
Latakia, officially Lattakia, is the principal port city of Syria and capital city of the Latakia Governorate located on the Mediterranean coast. Historically, it has also been known as Laodicea in Syria or Laodicea ad Mare.
From the “Etymology” section
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