Homs - حمص

Homs has a strategic position, facing the only natural gateway between the Mediterranean coast and the densely populated interior (with access to Aleppo to the north and Damascus to the south).The main product of Homs is silk. Other important products include jewelry, belts and cloaks. Industries include an oil refinery, production of fertilizers, vegetable oil, refined sugar. The surrounding area produces wheat, corn, millet, cotton, fruits and vegetables, for which Homs is the centre of trade.Homs has a university that opened in 1979, a very important military academy, as well as an agricultural research station.

Homs City:

Public park in Homs (these sceneries are common in Syria's public parks and city centres):