Syria

Syria, situated in the Western Asia region, is characterised by diverse geographical features including the Mediterranean coast, mountain ranges, and wide deserts, which can pose challenges to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive telecommunications and technology infrastructure. The population is unevenly distributed, with high concentrations in urban areas such as Damascus and Aleppo, and less densely populated regions in the northeast and central desert areas. Infrastructure solutions have been predominantly focused on urban centres, leading to a disparity in access to technologies and telecommunications between urban and rural populations. Territories such as the Golan Heights, occupied by Israel, and Rojava, run by Kurdish groups, further complicate the country's advancements. Syria's technology sector is largely underdeveloped due to ongoing conflicts, with a heavy reliance on outdated infrastructure. Innovations are limited, but there is potential for growth in the renewable energy sector, specifically solar power, given the country's abundant sunshine. The telecommunications sector, while functional, still relies on outdated landline infrastructure, with internet access primarily available in major cities.