Category Archives: Syria Area

Latakia, French Mandate (1930 - 1936)

ALBUM - view my Latakia Album TRANSITION CHART - Syria/Lebanon area Transition Chart Fast Facts Region: Middle East / Central Asia Group: Syria Area Classification: League of Nations Mandate (France) Prior Regime: Alawite State Key Dates:   1920, Apr 25 - … Continue reading →

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Hatay State (1938 - 1939)

ALBUM - view my Hatay State album TRANSITION CHART - Syria / Lebanon Area Fast Facts Region: Middle East / Central Asia Group: Syria Area Classification: Semi-Autonomious State Prior Regime: Sanjak of Alexandretta Key Dates:   1938, Sept 7 – Hatay … Continue reading →

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Alawite State (Alouites), French Mandate (1924 - 1930)

ALBUM - view my Alawite State Album TRANSITION CHART - Syria/Lebanon area Transition Chart Summary At the end of WW1, the region of Lebanon and Syria was mandated to France by the League of Nations to administer. Alaouites / Alawite … Continue reading →

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