Why is Tartus so important to Syria?

Tartus is an important trade center in Syria and has one of the two main ports of the country on the Mediterranean. The city port is experiencing major expansion as a lot of Iraqi imports come through the port of Tartus to aid reconstruction efforts in Iraq .

What is the population of Tartus?

It is the second largest port city in Syria (after Latakia ), and the largest city in Tartus Governorate. The population is 115,769 (2004 census). In the summer it is a vacation spot for many Syrians.

What is the geocode code for Tartus?

Geocode. C5221. Tartus ( Arabic: طَرْطُوس ‎ / ALA-LC: Ṭarṭūs; known in the County of Tripoli as Tortosa and also transliterated Tartous) is a city on the Mediterranean coast of Syria. It is the second largest port city in Syria (after Latakia ), and the largest city in Tartus Governorate. The population is 115,769 (2004 census).

What is the weather like in Tartus?

Tartus has a Mediterranean climate ( Köppen Csa) with mild, wet winters, hot and dry summers, and short transition periods in April and October. The hills to the east of the city create a cooler climate with even higher rainfall.

When will Russia sign a 49-year lease on Tartus with Syria?

Tartus, Syria (PortSEurope) April 24, 2019 – Russia is expected to sign by the end of April a 49-year lease contract for the Syrian Mediterranean port of Tartus, according to Russian deputy prime minister Yury Borisov. The agreement includes possible extensions by 25-year periods.

What happened to the Russian Navy in Tartus?

This is the 720th point of logistics of the Russian Navy (Navy), which occupies the northern part of the Syrian port of Tartus. ImageSat International reported on the disappearance of most of the Russian Naval Forces from Tartus Port, Syria. Those missing naval vessels had been deployed at sea due to possible near-future strikes.

What is the Russia-Tartus deal?

According to the agreement, Russia will have full legal authority over the Tartus facility and will use it free of charge. The deal would allows Russia to modernize the site so that it can host up to 11 ships at a time, including nuclear-powered ones. Tartus only had room for a couple of mid-sized ships at a time.