Embassy of Turkey in Damascus, Syria
- Address: Damascus
- Phone: +9631133501930
- Fax: +9631133501940
- Email: embassy.damascus@mfa.gov.tr
- Website: damascus.emb.mfa.gov.tr
Head of mission: Mr Ömer Önhon, Ambassador (as of 2010)
Embassy of Turkey in Damascus, Syria; address Damascus; phone +9631133501930. Head of mission: Mr Ömer Önhon. Plus 1 other mission.
Head of mission: Mr Ömer Önhon, Ambassador (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Adnan Kececi, Consul General (as of 2010)
Türkiye offers a rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, making it an appealing destination for some of the 21 million Syrians. Its unique blend of Eastern and Western influences enhances its attractiveness in the international tourism market, drawing millions of visitors each year.
Türkiye is generally considered safer for tourists compared to Syria. According to the Global Peace Index, Türkiye ranks 137th out of 160 countries, while Syria is ranked 153rd, indicating a higher level of safety in Türkiye. In terms of crime statistics, Türkiye has a murder rate of 2.5 per 100,000 people, slightly higher than Syria's rate of 2.2. However, Türkiye has a lower incidence of female murders at 1.0 per 100,000, while data for Syria is not available. When examining organized crime, Türkiye scores higher on various indices, indicating more significant challenges in crime networks and state crime compared to Syria. For example, Türkiye's mafia group index is 8.0, while Syria's is 4.5. Overall, while there are safety concerns in both countries, Türkiye presents a relatively safer environment for tourists coming from Syria.