NATIONAL NATIVE POPULAR FLOWERS OF SYRIA

National Flower of Syria

Government of Syria has not yet officially declared any flower as the national flower of the country, but publicly Syrians consider Jasmine as their national Flower. Jasmine flowers are generally white, although some species have yellow flowers. Unlike most genera in the Oleaceae which have four corolla lobes (petals), jasmines often have five or six lobes. They are often strongly and sweetly scented and bloom in spring or summer.

Other Native and popular Flowers of Syria

Having extraordinarily varied climate is due to the wide range of elevation and the westerly winds Syria is rich in flora, with a number of species. The Country though not having a great quantity of Flowers but certainly has the quality of flowers on the land. Some of the native flowers grown in Syria are Hyacinths , Lebanon Cedar, Hibiscus syriacus, Cedrus libani, tulips, Damask Roses, Carnations, Cabbage Flowers and various varieties of Orchids

Though the people of Syria do not have much varieties of flowers like other countries, Roses, Carnations, Gerberas, sunflowers, Asters, Jasmines, Lilies and chrysanthemums are passionately liked by them for gifting to friends and relatives.

Facts about Syria

• Syria or Syrian Arab Republic is in southwest Asia in the heart of the Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Lebanon and Turkey. Being the 56th most populous country of the world, Syria has 82.9% literacy rate.
• The Syrian Arab Republic has a developing, mixed-sector economy. The ruling Bath party exposures a large secular ideology, but Islamic traditions and beliefs provide a conservative foundation for the country's customs and practices.
• Syria is also one of the least expensive countries in the region and you can get by on a budget of a backpacker if you are strapped for cash.
• Alcohol is common throughout the country. Syria makes two popular types of beer, Al-Sharq and Barada, both are about $1-1.50 in restaurants and cheaper from shops or food stands.