Syria and Lebanon are located in the Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Syria is located between Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel. Lebanon is located between Israel and Syria. The capitals are Damascus and Beirut. Syria has a population of 18 million and Lebanon has 6 million. Both countries have a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Islam is the dominant religion in Syria while Lebanon is the most religiously diverse country in the Middle East with Muslims, Christians, and Druze populations. The economies rely on agriculture and tourism, though Syria also relies on oil and gas. Both countries celebrate national and religious holidays and have rich food cultures centered around mez