Discover the world as an
LGBTQIA+ traveller

00 | FOREWORD

Every journey
starts with a single step
Welcome to the foreword section of the country and regional guides. This section provides an overview of the LGBTQIA+ travel guides and the interactive contents section, designed to help you navigate the guide quickly and easily.

Welcome

| TO THE LGBTQIA+ TRAVEL GUIDE

Gayther Country Guide - Foreword (Landmark)
The Gayther Travel guides are designed to support people from the global community; however, they are not exclusively LGBTQIA+ guides as they contain colourful illustrations, helpful information and tips, making them the perfect travel companion for everyone, allies, friends, and anyone looking to explore the world, regardless of their sexuality or gender identity.

The community-inspired information, which is tailored for each and every country and forms part of the travel guides, has become even more important, as today, countless LGBTQIA+ individuals face daily obstacles and challenges, from targeted persecution to societal exclusion. Though the movement for equality has seen many countries become more tolerant and inclusive over the years, some are undoing hard-fought progression and reversing inclusive legislation, all reinforcing that there is still a clear and ever-present risk for LGBTQIA+ people while travelling overseas.

Knowing all of the risks is essential whenever we travel; that is why it is important to research all the places we plan to visit, especially around any treatment we might receive or laws we might be subjected to during our trip. Remember, when you visit a country or region, regardless of where you are from, you will be subject to the local laws, attitudes, treatment and behaviours of everyone living there.

Ultimately, these guides will provide you with all the essential information, tips, and areas to research further, underpinned by the primary objective of keeping you safe and ensuring you have a fun and memorable trip.
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Contents

| IN PAGE LINKS

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COUNTRY GUIDE HIGHLIGHTS
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01 | ABOUT

Interesting facts and information about the
country or region
Explore a country or region, learn more about a geographic location, demonyms used, surrounding oceans, how to pronounce its name, and the name in different languages. The About section provides you with an overview of the country or region.

About

| COUNTRY OR REGION

SYRIA
(pronounced - si-ree-uh | ˈsɪrɪə)
OFFICIAL NAME: Syrian Arab Republic
DEMONYMS: Syrian, Asian
Syria is part of the Western Asia region in the continent of Asia. The name Syria is believed to have derived from the Greek word Suria and the ancient Assyrian empire. It is in the Northern hemisphere and is 185.2 thousand square kilometres in size. The primary languages spoken are Arabic, French and English; the capital city is Damascus and the main currency used is the Syrian Pound.

Geography

| ALL ABOUT

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CAPITAL
Damascus
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REGION
Western Asia
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CONTINENT
Asia
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HEMISPHERE
Northern
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AREA
185180

(square kilometers)

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SURROUNDING OCEAN(S)
Atlantic Ocean
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Notifications

| LATEST STATUS

×  HIGH RISK  | LGBTQIA+ travel discretion is advised. It is illegal to identify as LGBTQIA+ or engage in same-sex relationships. The country has laws whereby you could be prosecuted, and the maximum penalty could be life imprisonment....read more

Name

| IN OTHER LANGUAGES

Learn the literal translations of the country’s name in twelve of the most popular languages
English Flag
English
Syria
Mandarin Flag
Mandarin
叙利亚
Dutch Flag
Dutch
Syrië
Spanish Flag
Spanish
Siria
Arabic Flag
Arabic
سوريا
Portuguese Flag
Portuguese
Síria
French Flag
French
Syrie
Hebrew Flag
Hebrew
סוריה
Russian Flag
Russian
Сирия
German Flag
German
Syrien
Hindi Flag
Hindi
सीरिया
Japanese Flag
Japanese
シリア
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COUNTRY AND REGIONS
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Gayther Country Guide - Travel (About)

02 | STATUS

Important travel-related information for
visitors
Learn more about the country or region, providing an overview of the general state and the safety and protections the country or region offers visitors. The status section showcases important metrics, key government office links and useful external links

Key

| METRICS

c.642.6 thousand
c.527.3 million

Overview

| ALL ABOUT

  • IMPORTANT | You should consult your country's foreign or overseas department before you travel due to a civil war (internal conflict) taking place within the country. Your government's ministry will provide guidance as to whether it is safe to travel to this country (or to parts of it)
  • LGBTQIA+ travel discretion is advised. It is illegal to identify as LGBTQIA+ or engage in same-sex relationships. The country has laws whereby you could be prosecuted, and the maximum penalty could be life imprisonment. It is always recommended that you carry out independent research before travelling.
  • GENDER IDENTITY/EXPRESSION | The country has some laws regarding gender identity and expression.
  • LGBTQIA+ ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS | This country has no anti-discrimination laws in place. The lack of regulations means no legal protection from discrimination for those community members living or visiting.

Government

| INFORMATION

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SYRIA
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND EXPATRIATES
وزارة الخارجية والمغتربين
The foreign office or ministry is typically a department within a government that focuses on promoting that particular country and what it represents worldwide. The department will often highlight national security, travel restrictions, visa requirements and all relevant foreign policies
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SYRIA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
وزارة الصحة
The health office or ministry is typically a department or organisation within a government that focuses on all things relating to health. The department will often highlight travel restrictions, vaccination requirements, pandemics, outbreaks, and relevant health-related information

Useful

| LINKS

WHO Information Service
DISCOVER ALL HEALTH-RELATED MATTERS FROM THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION. FROM LIFE EXPECTANCY TO LEADING CAUSES OF DEATHS





UN AIDS Information Service
LEARN MORE ABOUT HIV AND AIDS STATISTICS DIRECTLY FROM THE UN AIDS. NUMBERS AFFECTED, NEW INFECTIONS AND THE PREVALENCE RATE



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STAY CONNECTED
To help you stay connected, we have created links to relevant tools, services and guides.
Gayther Country Guide - Travel (Status)

03 | EMERGENCY INFORMATION

All the essential information needed during an
emergency
When the worst happens, it is important to establish quickly the numbers and ways to reach out to get the help you need. The emergency contacts section provides telephone numbers for emergency services, including ambulances, police and fire rescue.

Emergency

| SERVICES

Arabic | French | English | Kurdish (Kurmanji)
Official Language(s) spoken in Syria
The emergency service numbers within Syria to call during an emergency
  • AMBULANCE - when someone is seriously ill or injured, and their life is at risk (emergency medical services and technical rescue)
  • POLICE - when you feel in danger, are in dangerous situations or have witnessed a crime (law enforcement, criminal investigation, and maintenance of public order)
  • FIRE RESCUE - when a fire occurs or where a person needs rescue (fire suppression, technical rescue, and hazardous materials mitigation)


Ambulance
AMBULANCE
سياره اسعاف (sayaruh 'iiseaf) (arabic) | ambulance (french) | ambulance (english)

dial
113

Call Ambulance Service Now

Police
POLICE
شرطة (shurta) (arabic) | police (french) | police (english)

dial
112

Call Police Now

Fire
FIRE
نار (nar) (arabic) | feu (french) | fire (english)

dial
110

Call Fire Service Now


Support

| GROUPS

When going through something challenging, we often feel alone and unable to view the situation objectively. Negative feelings and thoughts can make a situation seem worse and make us feel like no hope or end is in sight. Whatever the problem, issue, or challenge, someone has likely faced similar life obstacles. Issues they are going through now or ones that they have already overcome.

Support groups and services are typically made up of trained professionals and people who have faced similar problems. They have either overcome challenges or found ways to cope with and manage them. These exceptional groups and services are extraordinary, especially those needing a lifeline. Thousands of local and national groups and services help millions of people worldwide. Many of these people have faced some of the most demanding challenges of their lives.

Discover support groups and resources available within the country or region.
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EMERGENCY RESOURCES
To help you get help quickly, we have created links to relevant tools, services and guides.
Gayther Country Guide - Travel (Emergency)

USEFUL PHRASES | EMERGENCY

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)
IMPORTANT:
All of the languages and terms featured within the useful phrases tool are literal translations and have not been validated or verified. The tool is provided free of charge, and by using it, you accept that you are doing so at your own risk
Gayther Country Guide - Translations (Emergency Services)
EMERGENCY
حالة طوارئ [halat tawari] | urgence | emergency | acîlîyet
HELP ME
ساعدني [saeidni] | aidez moi | help me | alîkarîya min bike
WHERE IS THE NEAREST HOSPITAL?
أين هو أقرب مستشفى؟ ['ayn hu 'aqrab mustashfaa؟] | où est l'hôpital le plus proche? | where is the nearest hospital? | nexweşxaneya herî nêz li ku ye?
STOP
توقف [tawaquf] | arrêtez | stop | rawestan
WHERE IS THE NEAREST PHARMACY?
أين أقرب صيدلية ؟ ['ayn 'aqrab saydliatan ?] | où est la pharmacie la plus proche? | where is the nearest pharmacy? | dermanxaneya herî nêzîk li ku ye?
HOSPITAL
مستشفى [mustashfaa] | hôpital | hospital | nexweşxane
WHERE IS THE POLICE STATION?
أين مركز الشرطة؟ | ou est la station de police? | where is the police station? | qereqola polîs li ku ye?
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04 | HEALTH-RELATED

Staying healthy, happy and
protected
Explore the healthcare systems that operate within the country. You can quickly establish the type of healthcare system, restrictions relating to contraception, condom usage, health-related laws, average blood types, and the ratio of medical professionals compared to the population.

Healthcare

| SYSTEMS

The healthcare system is a complex network of organisations, professionals, and services that provide medical care to individuals and communities. The primary goal of healthcare is to promote health, prevent illness, and treat diseases
Gayther Country Guide - Health (Healthcare)
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UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE
No
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HEALTHCARE CATEGORY
National Health Insurance (NHI)
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LOCAL NAME
خدمات الرعاية الصحية | khadamat alrieayat alsihiya
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HEALTH AUTHORITY
Ministry of Health

Contraception

| AND PROTECTION

Information relating to the availability of different kinds of contraception
Gayther Country Guide - Health (Contraception)
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AVAILABILITY OF CONTRACEPTION
Import
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AVAILABILITY OVER THE COUNTER
-
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AVAILABILITY NON-PRESCRIPTION
-
If you are residing within and are travelling to any of the European Union countries (27 countries), Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, you might be eligible to the EHIC, which provides you with access to emergency care for free or at a reduced rate depending on the country.

Condom

| USAGE

Condoms are used to help prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases
Gayther Country Guide - Health (Usage)
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AVERAGE CONDOM USE
Unknown
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BANNED LEGALLY
No
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CULTURAL OPPOSITION
No

Other

| LEGAL

Information relating to HIV Laws and the status of criminalisation of sex work.
CRIMINALISATION RELATING TO
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HIV TRANSMISSION
Unknown
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HIV LAWS INFO
-
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SEX WORK
Criminalization or punitive regulation of sex work

Blood

| TYPES

The estimated percentage split of blood types within the country or region
Gayther Country Guide - Health (Blood Types)
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BLOOD TYPE (O)
48%
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BLOOD TYPE (A)
33%
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BLOOD TYPE (B)
15%
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BLOOD TYPE (AB)
4%
All of the statistics are collated and based on the | Country
SOURCE | The blood type information uses averages for an individual country or region depending on available data. The data has been compiled from various sources, including information publicly available on Wikipedia

Medical

| PROFESSIONALS

This section highlights the average number of medical professionals that operate within the country. The scale ranges from high to low, with high meaning that there are a higher number of professionals for the size of the population and low meaning that there is an insufficient number of professionals
Gayther Country Guide - Health (Medical)
Doctors
MEDIUM
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1 IN EVERY
804 people
Nurses
LOW
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1 IN EVERY
769 people
Pharmacists
HIGH
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1 IN EVERY
1 thousand people
SOURCE | Medical professionals’ information uses averages over at least ten years of data compiled from various sources, including information from the World Bank’s Open Data.
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HEALTH
To learn more about health-related resources, we have created links to relevant tools, services and guides.
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05 | ESSENTIALS

All the key information that it is important to know
before you travel
Whenever you travel, it is important to establish key information relating to any of the places you plan to visit. The languages spoken, the types of currencies used, or the electrical current are key information for planning an upcoming trip.

Useful

| INFORMATION

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TELEPHONE DIALLING CODE
963
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INTERNET SUFFIX
.sy
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CURRENCY
NAME:
Syrian Pound
SYM:
£
DIVISION:
100 piasters
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LANGUAGES
Arabic, French, English, Kurdish (Kurmanji)
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Electricity

| AND ELECTRICAL PLUGS

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ELECTRICAL PLUGS
NUMBER OF PLUG TYPES:
3
PLUGS USED:
Electricity Plug C Electricity Plug E Electricity Plug L
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ELECTRICAL TERMS
When it comes to electricity, many terms are used for electrical supply, so what are key terms? The Voltage (V or U) refers to the force of the electrical charge. 110v means a lower flow of electrical force that travels through the network compared to 253v, the maximum domestic voltage. Hertz (Hz) is the frequency at which the electrical force travels; for example, 60 hz means the electricity flows in 60 cycles per second.
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ELECTRICITY
VOLTS:
220
HERTZ:
50
Gayther Country Guide - Health (Phrases)
USEFUL PHRASES
Discover all the everyday words and phrases in the languages spoken within the country or region. Phrases from greetings, how to communicate during an emergency, basic instructions and terms for directions and seeking guidance
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KEY RESOURCES
To learn more about key travel resources, we have created links to relevant tools, services and guides.
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USEFUL PHRASES | GREETINGS

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)
IMPORTANT:
All of the languages and terms featured within the useful phrases tool are literal translations and have not been validated or verified. The tool is provided free of charge, and by using it, you accept that you are doing so at your own risk
Gayther Country Guide - Translations (Greetings)
GREETINGS
تحية [tahia] | salutation | greeting | silav
HI
مرحبا [marhabaan] | salut | hi | merheba
HOW ARE YOU?
كيف حالك؟ [kayf halk?] | comment allez-vous? | how are you? | tu çawa yî?
GOOD MORNING
صباح الخير [sabah alkhyr] | bonjour | good morning | beyanî baş
I'M GOOD, AND YOU?
انا بخير وأنت؟ ['iinaa bikhayr wa'anat?] | je vais bien et toi? | i'm good, and you? | ez baş im, û tu?
GOOD AFTERNOON
طاب مسائك [tab masayik] | bonne après-midi | good afternoon | roj baş
WHAT IS YOUR NAME?
ما اسمك؟ [ma asmak?] | quel est ton nom? | what is your name? | navê te çi ye?
GOOD NIGHT
تصبح على خير [tusbih ealaa khayr] | bonne nuit | good night | şev baş
MY NAME IS…
اسمي ... | je m'appelle ... | my name is ... | navê min ...
WELCOME
أهلا بك ['ahlaan bik] | bienvenue | welcome | bi xêr hatî
NICE TO MEET YOU
تشرفت بمقابلتك [tasharafat bimuqabalatik] | ravi de vous rencontrer | nice to meet you | bi nasîna te kêfxweş im
GOODBYE
وداعا [wadaeaan] | au revoir | goodbye | bi xatirê te
DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?
هل تتحدث الانجليزية؟ [hal tatahadath alanjlyzia?] | parlez vous anglais? | do you speak english? | tu bi îngilîzî diaxivî?
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06 | CLIMATE AND WEATHER

Come rain or shine, all the ways to help predict
weather trends
The majority of places on Earth follow seasonal or weather patterns. Using historical recorded weather information, you can predict the weather or the best time of year to visit a place to get the best weather that suits your upcoming trip.
Damascus
Weather information
Syria Climate Image
TEMPERATURE SCALE

Monthly

| AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

The average monthly temperatures are based on the recorded daily highs and lows for the given location
HIGH
The daily high temperatures are an average, based on the recorded high temperatures over many years
01| JAN
18.2°C | 64.7°F
02| FEB
18.1°C | 64.6°F
03| MAR
17.2°C | 62.9°F
04| APR
14.8°C | 58.6°F
05| MAY
13.4°C | 56.1°F
06| JUN
11.3°C | 52.4°F
07| JUL
10.5°C | 50.9°F
08| AUG
11.1°C | 52.0°F
09| SEP
12.1°C | 53.8°F
10| OCT
12.8°C | 55.1°F
11| NOV
14.2°C | 57.6°F
12| DEC
16.4°C | 61.5°F
LOW
The daily low temperatures are an average, based on the recorded lowest temperatures over many years
01| JAN
11.8°C | 53.3°F
02| FEB
11.6°C | 52.8°F
03| MAR
11.3°C | 52.4°F
04| APR
9.6°C | 49.2°F
05| MAY
8.3°C | 46.9°F
06| JUN
6.3°C | 43.4°F
07| JUL
5.7°C | 42.2°F
08| AUG
6.2°C | 43.2°F
09| SEP
6.8°C | 44.3°F
10| OCT
7.2°C | 44.9°F
11| NOV
8.1°C | 46.5°F
12| DEC
10.1°C | 50.1°F

Seasons

| THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Saisons (fr) | Jahreszeiten (de) | Estaciones (es) | Stagioni (it) | Seizoen (du) | Estação (pt)
Syria Season Image
Spring SeasonSPRING
Printemps (fr) | Frühling (de) | Primavera (es) | Primavera (it) | Lente (du) | Primavera (pt)
March-May
Summer SeasonSUMMER
Été (fr) | Sommer (de) | Verano (es) | Estate (it) | Zomer (du) | Verão (pt)
June-August
Autumn SeasonAUTUMN
Automne (fr) | Herbst (de) | Otoño (es) | Autunno (it) | Herfst (du) | Outono (pt)
September-November
Winter SeasonWINTER
Hiver (fr) | Winter (de) | Invierno (es) | Inverno (it) | Winter (du) | Inverno (pt)
November-February
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CLIMATE
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07 | TIME ZONES

LAST UPDATED:  December 28,2024
Day or Night,
what time is it in the world
With 24 time zones regions in the world, it is essential to establish the time difference between where you are and wherever you plan to visit. Local time will often be quoted in travel itineraries, and daylight savings helps to understand any changes to times for a specific period.

Timezone

| INFORMATION

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TIMEZONE
UTC+2 (Asia/Damascus)
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DST APPLIES
Yes

Daylight

| SAVINGS TIME

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DST ADJUSTMENT
Forward one hour
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DST TIMEZONE
UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus)
2025
STARTS
Mar 28, 2025
ENDS
Oct 31, 2025
2026
STARTS
Mar 27, 2026
ENDS
Oct 30, 2026
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TIMEZONES
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USEFUL PHRASES | DIRECTIONS & GUIDANCE

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)
IMPORTANT:
All of the languages and terms featured within the useful phrases tool are literal translations and have not been validated or verified. The tool is provided free of charge, and by using it, you accept that you are doing so at your own risk
Gayther Country Guide - Translations (Directions)
DIRECTIONS AND GUIDANCE
التوجيهات والإرشادات | directions et conseils | directions and guidance | rêwerz û rêbername
HOW DO I GET THERE?
كيف أصل إلى هناك؟ [kayf 'asl 'iilaa hunak?] | comment puis-je y arriver? | how do i get there? | ez çawa digihêm wê derê?
HOW MUCH IS THAT?
كم ثمن ذلك؟ [kam thaman dhilkan?] | combien cela coûte-t-il? | how much is that? | ew çiqase?
HOW FAR IS IT?
كم يبعد؟ [kam yabaeda?] | a quelle distance est-ce? | how far is it? | çiqas dûr e?
DO YOU ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS?
هل تقبل بطاقات الائتمان؟ [hal tuqbal bitaqat alaitiman?] | acceptez-vous les cartes de crédit? | do you accept credit cards? | hûn qertên krediyê qebûl dikin?
WHERE IS THE BATHROOM?
أين الحمام؟ ['ayn alhamam?] | où se trouvent les toilettes? | where is the bathroom? | hemam li kû ye?
I'M NOT INTERESTED
أنا لست مهتم | ça ne m'intéresse pas | i'm not interested | ez ne eleqedar im
WHERE IS THE CLOSEST RESTAURANT?
أين هو أقرب مطعم؟ ['ayn hu 'aqrab mateam?] | où est le restaurant le plus proche? | where is the closest restaurant? | restorana herî nêz li ku ye?
I DON'T UNDERSTAND
أنا لا أفهم ['ana la 'afham] | je ne comprends pas | i don't understand | ez fam nakim
HOW MUCH DO I OWE YOU?
بكم أنا مدين لك؟ [bikum 'ana madyan lak?] | combien je te dois? | how much do i owe you? | ez çiqas deyndarê te me?
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08 | TRAVEL RELATED

Travelling from A to B should be
quick and easy
Whenever you travel, learning about the various modes of transport available, how to get around, and the ease of using the system is always helpful. Whether it is what side of the road drivers drive on or the main international airports, establishing relevant travel information can help plan a trip.

General

| TRAVEL

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DRIVING
Syria Driving Image
DRIVE ON WHICH SIDE
Right
INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENCE REQUIRED
Required
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AIRPORT STATISTICS
TOTAL NUMBER OF AIRPORTS

7
TOTAL NUMBER OF HELIPORTS

0
TOTAL NUMBER OF SEAPLANE BASES

0
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Local

| AIRPORTS

Discover the leading international and regional airports in Syria. The main airport's section highlights the largest or busiest airports in any country. Each airport featured provides information such as the airport's name, identifier, location and links to google maps, what3words and Gayther's transport tool. The Gayther Transport tool features thousands of airports, train and metro stations, cruise ports and much more. Click on the search button to find all of the airports available on the tool

Transport

| LINKS

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TRAVEL
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Gayther Country Guide - Travel (Other)

09 | LGBTQIA+ RELATED

The laws, treatment and attitudes towards the
LGBTQIA+ community
Explore the laws and societal attitudes the country has regarding the LGBTQIA+ community. Whether from the community, an ally or someone concerned about where they are visiting, the LGBTQIA+-related section highlights many key areas that might affect visitors and those living within the country or region
IMPORTANT: This section has been created to provide general and basic understandings regarding LGBTQIA+ global rights and treatments. It is essential that before travelling, you independently establish information relating specifically to your requirements and circumstances. If you are unsure or concerned about your safety regarding visiting a specific destination, it is advisable to consult with your country’s foreign office, which will provide advice and guidance regarding destinations around the world.

Equality

| OVERVIEW

LGBTQIA+ Equality - Low
Low
LGBTQIA+ EQUALITY STATUS

What does the LGBTQIA+ equality status mean? Click here for more information
HOW CAN THE LGBTQIA+ EQUALITY STATUS HELP VISITORS AND TRAVELLERS?
The LGBTQIA+ equality index indicates how well a country treats its citizens and the local community. Though many issues individuals face within a country, such as the right to marry or adopt, will not affect visitors or travellers, it helps to gauge attitudes. Countries where LGBTQIA+ identities are more widely accepted within society tend to have more progressive laws. Laws, especially in democratically elected governments, are typically driven and implemented based on consensus and high approval rates amongst most citizens. Where countries score lower on the equality scale, the LGBTQIA+ community will likely face hostility, including visitors and travellers to that country, unless they are discrete. Ultimately, the index is a great indicator; however, it is not the only one that can affect someone’s travel experience. Research must be carried out when planning to travel to a particular area or region to ensure that there are no problems, such as extreme weather, outbreaks of diseases or violence.

Overall

| STATUS

Gayther Country Guide - LGBTQIA (Status)
Likely to be considered
NOT SAFE
Countries classified as low are where travel discretion is advised and considered a medium risk and unsafe. Countries will likely have no progressive laws protecting the LGBTQIA+ community; instead, legislation targeting or singling out the community and its members. Counties will criminalise same-sex relationships, and prosecutions are often still enforced. Penalties will range from medium (up to 2 years imprisonment) to heavy (up to life imprisonment).

LGBTQIA+

| TRAVELLERS

Gayther Country Guide - LGBTQIA (Travellers)
Visitors and travellers to countries categorised as low will most likely experience discrimination or negative attitudes due to their sexuality or gender identities. Discretion is advised, even though some countries might be more tolerant of visitors. Community smartphone apps might be unsafe, so discretion is recommended, and there should be no public displays of affection.

Likely

| ATTITUDES

Gayther Country Guide - LGBTQIA (Attitudes)
Countries categorised as low will see attitudes less accepting, even hostile towards LGBTQIA+ identities. Though LGBTQIA+ communities exist within those countries, many will likely be discrete, hiding or suppressing their true identity. Many community members will probably live in major cities and populated areas, meeting community members secretly and hidden from those in authority. Acceptance levels will be lower in rural areas and remoter regions, where vigilantes may take the law into their own hands.

Key

| AREAS

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LGBTQIA+ POPULATION
c.642.6 thousand
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LGBTQIA+ DOLLAR
c.527.3 million
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LGBTQIA+ ILLEGAL
Yes
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ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS IN PLACE
No
(none in place)
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SAME-SEX UNIONS RECOGNISED
No
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SAME-SEX MARRIAGE RECOGNISED
No
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LEGAL GENDER RECOGNITION
Yes
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GAY CONVERSION THERAPY BANNED
No

LGBTQIA+

| TERMS

Learn the literal translations of key LGBTQIA+ terms in the local languages/dialects
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Lesbian
مثليه [mithlayh] (arabic) | lesbienne (french) | lesbian (english)
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Gay
مثلي الجنس [mithli aljins] (arabic) | gay (french) | gay (english)
Bisexual Flag
Bisexual
ثنائي الجنس [thunayiyin aljins] (arabic) | bisexuel (french) | bisexual (english)
Transgender Flag
Transgender
المتحولين جنسيا (arabic) | transgenres (french) | transgender (english)
Intersex Flag
Intersex
الخنثى (arabic) | intersexe (french) | intersex (english)
Asexual Flag
Asexual
عديم الجنس (arabic) | asexué (french) | asexual (english)
Questioning Flag
Questioning
استجواب (arabic) | interrogatoire (french) | questioning (english)
Community Flag
Community
تواصل اجتماعي [tuasil aijtimaeiun] (arabic) | communauté (french) | community (english)
Gender Flag
Gender
متعلق بنوع الجنس (arabic) | lié au genre (french) | gender related (english)
Sexuality Flag
Sexuality
ذات الصلة بالجنس (arabic) | relatif à la sexualité (french) | sexuality related (english)
Non-Bingary Flag
Non-Binary
غير ثنائي (arabic) | non binaire (french) | non-binary (english)
Queer Flag
Queer
مثلي (arabic) | queer (french) | queer (english)
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Age

| OF CONSENT

The age of consent is the minimum age at which a person is considered capable of legally consenting to sexual activity. Laws vary significantly by jurisdiction (country, state, etc.) and are designed to protect minors from sexual exploitation and abuse
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AGE OF CONSENT (ESTIMATED)
15
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AGE OF CONSENT (LGBTQIA+)
Unknown
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LGBTQIA+
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USEFUL PHRASES | INSTRUCTIONS

Common phrases and terms in the local language(s)
IMPORTANT:
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YES
نعم فعلا [nem fielaan] | oui | yes | erê
EXCUSE ME
عفوا [efu] | excusez-moi | excuse me | min bibore
NO
لا [la] | non | no | na
PLEASE
رجاء [raja'] | s'il vous plaît | please | ji kerema xwe ve
NO, THANK YOU
لا شكرا لك | non, merci | no, thank you | na, spas
SORRY
معذرة [maedhira] | pardon | sorry | bibore
MAYBE
يمكن [yumkin] | peut être | maybe | belkî
THANK YOU
شكرا [shukraan] | je vous remercie | thank you | spas dikim
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10 | LGBTQIA+ REFUGEES

All those people fleeing
bombs, bullets and tyrants
Typically, becoming a refugee is not a choice; instead, it happens. Events or circumstances result in people leaving their homes, regions or countries fleeing for their lives. Wars, violence or persecution are the cause in most cases. When people are forced to flee, they often travel to safer countries to seek asylum.

Refugees

| OVERVIEW

Many countries worldwide have improved the rights and protections of community members; however, with over 60 countries still criminalising same-sex relationships, many are still in danger. Furthermore, over ten countries still hand down a death sentence as a maximum penalty if prosecuted, meaning LGBTQIA+ people today face persecution and substantial personal risks to their lives.

For the millions of LGBTQIA+ individuals living in hostile countries, accepting their sexuality or gender identity can see them become a target and create considerable risks to their personal safety and lives. Leaving their homes, family, and all they have ever known, travelling to a new, safer country for many is the only option. Making a decision based on religious or sexual beliefs is a significant step for many. They are constantly aware that deciding to seek asylum based on these grounds could mean they will likely never return home.
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Understand more about refugees and migrants, definitions and meanings
Learn more about what it means to be an LGBTQIA+ refugee or migrant

Refugee

| MEANING

The term refugee describes a person or group of individuals forced to leave their home due to war, violence or persecution. Refugees will have crossed one or more international borders to find safety in another country, and returning home would likely endanger their lives. Members of the United Nations, also known as the UN, defined the terms and treatments related to refugees. However, the word has had a specific meaning over the past thirty years. It has been used to describe anyone looking to start a life in a new country that is safe or has a more robust economy.

A significant development occurred in 2012 when the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees amended the guidelines to allow those seeking asylum to do so on the grounds of persecution due to a person’s gender or sexual orientation. However, the challenge for many seeking asylum on those grounds is proving it to officials or assessors.
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LGBTQIA+ REFUGEES
To learn more about all things relating to LGBTQIA+ refugees, we have created links to relevant tools, services, and guides.
Gayther Country Guide - Travel (Refugees)

11 | GAYTHER RESOURCES

One of the large online collections of
current LGBTQIA+ information
Gayther is an online service home to one of the world’s largest current and relevant LGBTQIA+ information collections. Tools and guides designed to be fun and easy to use, all within a platform offering positive content intended to inform, showcase and connect the global community and its allies

Travel

| INSPIRED ARTICLES

Connect

| AND SHARE WITH THE COMMUNITY

Join in the conversation by accessing any of the dedicated Gayther groups, from country to topical groups on Gayther Affinity
Join the online discussion forums, choose from hundreds of dedicated forums on the Gayther Affinity service
Get announcements from Gayther directly to your WhatsApp messenger app by joining our dedicated group
Discover all of the Gayther articles on Google News, add a shortcut on your smartphone home screen or bookmark a page

Fun

| JOIN IN WITH THE FUN AND GAMES

Learn more about all of the fun and games available on Gayther, whether it is any of the online quizzes or downloadable resources
Discover more about your personality or test your community knowledge. A range of resources designed to help you learn more
Test your knowledge with our yearly quizzes, twenty topical questions based on events that happened throughout the year
Sign up to receive the Gayther Newsletter, a fortnightly email delivered directly to your inbox, packed with the latest news and more

Search

| SPECIALIST DIRECTORIES

The big directory comprises fourteen groups and over one thousand categories, from travel accommodation to home maintenance
There are thousands of events taking place, it is not always easy to know what is going on and when, Gayther can help
The Care Providers and Services directory lists businesses and services that are inclusive and welcoming to all
There are millions of non-profit organisations, advice services, and support groups worldwide, all designed to help you
The RM Directory is designed to showcase organisations and services experienced in assisting those seeking refuge or relocating. Whether a refugee who is forced to leave home due to war or a migrant seeking out better living conditions, the RM Directory can help
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RESOURCES
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12 | DISCOVER MORE

When we explore, we learn; the more we know, the greater our
understanding of the world
Gayther is a positive platform for everyone. One that empowers people to understand more about the LGBTQIA+ community by dispelling misinformation, to showcase all aspects of the exceptional and diverse global community and all that it contributes to the world
Learn more about Gayther; it’s history, values and mission
Discover Gayther Care, a site dedicated to community support and care
Discover all about the LGBTQIA+ community from the many resources available
Planning a trip? Gayther provides extensive country guides for every country across the globe
Find the information you need quickly with the wide range of guides available on Gayther
Be inspired and have some fun, with a wide range of articles, personality tests, quizzes and crosswords on offer
Never miss a story, offer or event again. By subscribing to Gayther, you will receive the latest news, articles, upcoming events, and so much more straight to your mailbox
Discover more about sexuality, from the various identities to inspiring content and information
Discover more about the unique and diverse gender identities within the LGBTQIA+ community
Discover more about the special groups and the people and organisations supporting and helping the LGBTQIA+ community
Not sure what you are looking for? There are many ways to find what you need quickly; the search section provides links to the many search services
Impress your friends with key facts and keep updated on the latest developments and trends within the community
Discover Gayther Trinary, three unique services focused on the different aspects and requirements of the LGBTQIA+ community
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MORE
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