There are restrictions on unlicensed political and religious activity, particularly political Islam. In many areas of Syria the punishment for possession of drugs is life imprisonment. For drug trafficking, the death penalty applies.
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Avoid talking about the Syrian political situation unless your counterpart initiates the conversation. ...
Avoid saying anything that could be taken as insulting or derogatory. ...
Avoid asking questions about a Syrian man's female family members. ...
Do not patronise or talk down to a Syrian for having poor English skills.
Sports and recreationFootball (soccer) is the country's most popular sport, and Syrians closely follow both Arab and European matches broadcast on national television. Weight lifting, judo, and karate are popular in the cities, and health clubs and gyms are becoming increasingly common in the capital.
Avoid high-risk areas: Avoid areas with ongoing conflicts or high levels of violence and terrorist attacks. This includes Northern Syria near the borders with Turkey, North East Syria near the borders with Iraq, and East Syria near Lebanon. Also avoid the cities of Idlib, Raqqah, and Rojava.
Under the Syrian Personal Status Law, the minimum legal age of marriage is 18 years for boys and 17 years for girls. However, girls can marry at 13 years and boys at 15 years with judicial consent.