Syria is a Middle-Eastern country that borders on Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Turkey.
Syria is a temporary member of the UN Security Council for 2002 through 2003. Its U.N. ambassador, Mikhail Webhe[?] serves as president of the Security Council during June 2002.
From the CIA World Factbook 2000. Not Wikified.
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