In 1958 Syria and Egypt formed the United Arab Republic. But Egypt was dominant, and most decisions were made in Cairo (see map 3). Political, cultural and economic disagreements quickly escalated.

Since Islamist rebels overthrew the Assad dictatorship in Syria, Egypt, with parallels in its own recent history, has watched ...

Load Map What is the travel distance between Alexandria, Egypt and Damascus, Syria? How many miles is it from Damascus to Alexandria. 405 miles / 651.78 km is the flight distance between these two ...