Syria in UNESCO: six World Heritage sites and a place in the Arab States group
Background
UNESCO's country page describes the Syrian Arab Republic as a UNESCO member since 1946.
Within UNESCO's structure Syria is placed in the Arab States region and in electoral Group Vb.
The page counts 6 World Heritage Sites in the country.
It also counts 1 biosphere reserve and 9 cultural practices and expressions of intangible heritage.
All six of Syria's World Heritage properties are cultural, not natural, properties.
The electoral group decides how a member state is represented in UNESCO's governing bodies.
In plain words
Intangible heritage — Living traditions such as music, craft skills, rituals and oral expressions that UNESCO protects separately from monuments.
Biosphere reserve — An area recognised by UNESCO where conservation of nature is combined with the use of resources by local people.
Group Vb — The electoral group of UNESCO member states that covers the Arab States.