By land, Syria is connected by highways with Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Turkey. There are seaport facilities at Latakia and Tartous. Numerous first and second class hotels are found throughout the country. Chalets and camps also available along the coastline during summer. All major cities are served by buses, cars and trains.
City transport includes taxis and buses.
The bank notes are 5,10,25,50,100, and 500 Liras. The coins are 25,50 and 100 Piastres. Daily Arabic newspapers as well as foreign periodicals are sold at many newsstands. Local radio and Television programs are broadcast daily in Arabic, French and English. Telephone, telegraph and telex and fax systems are available.