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Delve into Rankus in Syria
Rankus in the region of Rif-dimashq is located in Syria - some 18 mi or ( 29 km ) North of Damascus , the country's capital .
Local time in Rankus is now 11:36 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Damascus " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Ma'lula, Ma'arrat Saydnaya, Jub'adin, and Hawsh 'Arana. While being here, you might want to check out Nicosia . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Rankus ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Rankus
Rankous or Rankus is a Syrian village and summer resort in the province's Damascus countryside located in Mount Qalamoun (anti-Lebanon) in Syria, 45 km from Damascus, with a total area of 22.277 km ², extends between 1650 and 2150 m. The climate of the village is cool in summer and cold in winter. The rate of rain and snow usually varies between 350 and 650 mm. The mountains surrounding the village are covered with snow in winter. The population is 19,900 inhabitants.
Located at 33.76 36.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Mar Sarkis
Several monasteries in Syria, Lebanon and Turkey are dedicated to Mar Sarkis and Bakhos. These include: Monastery of Mar Sarkis and Bakhos, Tourza North Lebanon|Mar Sarkis and Bakhos Monastery of Mar Sarkis and Bakhos - Ras Al Nahr in Ehden, Lebanon. It belongs to the Lebanese Antonin Maronite Order since 1736. Monastery of Mar Sarkis - Bsharri. It belonged since the 16th Century to the Carmelite Fathers.
Located at 33.83 36.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Ma'loula
Ma'loula or Maaloula, is a village in the Rif Dimashq Governorate in Syria. The town is located 56 km to the northeast of Damascus, and built into the rugged mountainside, at an altitude of more than 1500 metres. It is known as the last surviving place where Western Aramaic is still spoken.
Located at 33.84 36.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Al-Qutayfah District
Al-Qutayfah District is a district of the Rif Dimashq Governorate in Syria. At the 2004 officical census, the district had a population of 119,283. The centre of the district is the city of Al-Qutayfah.
Located at 33.73 36.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Al-Tall District
Al-Tall District is a district of the Rif Dimashq Governorate in Syria. At the 2004 officical census, the district had a population of 115,937. The centre of the district is the city of Al-Tall.
Located at 33.60 36.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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