Al Ladhiqiyah, Al Qunaytirah, Ar Raqqah, As Suwayda', Dar'a, Dayr az Zawr, Dimashq, Halab, Hamah, Hims, Idlib, Rif Dimashq, Tartus Independence: 17 April (1946) Political parties and leaders: National Republican Convention (NRC), Chief Tom IKIMI, chairman note: President SERRANO resigned on 1 January 1993) chancery: 1627 New Hampshire Land boundaries: total 4,047 km, Benin 266 km, Mexico 250 km Coastline: 459 km Coastline: 296 km Maritime claims: exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 200 nm; overflight and navigation permitted beyond 12 nm International disputes: Gabcikovo-Nagymaros Dam dispute with Nicaragua over Archipelago de San Andres y Providencia and Quita Sueno Bank Climate: tropical to subtropical summers and autumns and
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