Fun facts about Tartus
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The name Tartus derives from the Ancient Greek word meaning 'The town facing Aradus'.
Tartus
Syria
Tartus is a major port city on the Mediterranean coast of Syria. It is the second largest port city in Syria, and the largest city in Tartus Governorate. Tartus was under the governance of Latakia Governorate until the 1970s, when it became a separate governorate. The population is 458,327.
From the “Etymology” section
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Tartus was founded as a Phoenician colony known as Antaradus.
Tartus
Syria
Tartus is a major port city on the Mediterranean coast of Syria. It is the second largest port city in Syria, and the largest city in Tartus Governorate. Tartus was under the governance of Latakia Governorate until the 1970s, when it became a separate governorate. The population is 458,327.
From the “History” section
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The city is surrounded by mountains composed mainly of limestone and basalt.
Tartus
Syria
Tartus is a major port city on the Mediterranean coast of Syria. It is the second largest port city in Syria, and the largest city in Tartus Governorate. Tartus was under the governance of Latakia Governorate until the 1970s, when it became a separate governorate. The population is 458,327.
From the “Geography” section
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Tartus hosts a Soviet-era naval supply and maintenance base, which is the last Russian military base outside the former Soviet Union.
Tartus
Syria
Tartus is a major port city on the Mediterranean coast of Syria. It is the second largest port city in Syria, and the largest city in Tartus Governorate. Tartus was under the governance of Latakia Governorate until the 1970s, when it became a separate governorate. The population is 458,327.
From the “Economy” section
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St. Mary's Cathedral in Tartus was originally built in the 12th century as a Templar church.
Tartus
Syria
Tartus is a major port city on the Mediterranean coast of Syria. It is the second largest port city in Syria, and the largest city in Tartus Governorate. Tartus was under the governance of Latakia Governorate until the 1970s, when it became a separate governorate. The population is 458,327.
From the “Culture” section
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