Hello, I would like to learn about Syria. 
 Hi, Syria is a country in the Middle East, the west part of Asia. 
 Could you tell me about the economy of Syria? 
 Yes, I can, At the outset of the ongoing Syrian Civil War, Syria was classified by the World Bank as a lower middle-income country. 
 That is unfortunate, could you tell me more about the economy? 
 Yes, Because of the ongoing Syrian civil war, the value of Syria's overall exports has been slashed by two-thirds, from the figure of US $12 billion in 2010 to only US $4 billion in 2012 
 What is the culture like in Syria? 
 The literature of Syria has contributed to Arabic literature and has a proud tradition of oral and written poetry. 
 What more could you tell me about the culture of this place? 
 Well, Nearly all of Syria's media outlets are state-owned, and the Ba'ath Party controls nearly all newspapers 
 When the government controls the media it becomes so misleading. Thank you for all the information! 
 Your welcome.
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