Madaya, Syria

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Madaya is a small mountainous town in Syria, located at an altitude of 1,608 meters.[1] It is a well known holiday resort.[2] It is located about 40 km northwest of Damascus and is home to Lake Barada. As it is 1400 meters above sea level, Madaya often is snow-top during the winter months especially on January and February.

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It is famous for its pure natural spring water, fresh fruits and vegetables, and healthy climate. Dry and cool in the summer, Madaya attracts wealthy Syrians who have summer mansions in the town. It also has a big market (souq) known for its European-made goods like sportswear and electronics which makes it quite an experience to visit especially in the summer.[citation needed]

Coordinates: 33°41′N 36°06′E / 33.683, 36.1

[edit] Footnotes

  1. ^ Madaya, Syria Page. Retrieved on 2007-09-15.
  2. ^ Northern Syria. Retrieved on 2007-09-15.

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