Do Syria and Lebanon speak the same language?
Do Syria and Lebanon speak the same language? Syrian or Levantine Arabic is largely spoken in Syria. Levantine Arabic is also common in Jordan, Palestine, and Lebanon and is the next most commonly spoken dialect after Egyptian. The two are almost the same, with only basic differences in everyday phrases, words and the pronunciation of certain sounds.
Can you enter Syria from Lebanon?
To get to Syria, most people fly to other countries first, such as Beirut in Lebanon, then travel overland to Damascus. This takes around 2 hours, including crossing the border. With many travel organizations, pickup and transfer from Beirut are included in the tour.