Syria always was a weird country.....rogue state by the US, very anti-Israel.
But also pretty uptodate in science, especially medically....21st century.
Collegue of mine is from Syria, emigrated over 10 yrs ago....completely Modern Science and all....these are really smart and so..
Lotsa high educated people among their refugees......
Just hope their cicil war ends shortly....and they can return home.
High standard islamic country. Like Iran. Really...