Latakia or Lattakia is the principal port city of Syria and capital city of the Latakia Governorate located on the Mediterranean coast. Historically, it has also been known as Laodicea in Syria or Laodicea ad Mare. In addition to serving as a port, the city is a significant manufacturing center for surrounding agricultural towns and villages. According to the 2004 official census, the population of the city is 383,786, however its population greatly increased as a result of the ongoing Syrian Civil War, which led to an influx of refugees from rebel held areas. It is the 4th-largest city in Syria after Aleppo, Damascus, and Homs. It borders Tartus to the south, Hama to the east, and Idlib to the north, and Cape Apostolos Andreas, the north-eastern tip of Cyprus, is about 109 kilometres (68 mi) away.
Al-Assad Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Latakia, Syria. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 28,000 spectators. The stadium was opened in 1978 and completely renovated in 2004. It is home to Syrian Premier League football clubs Hutteen SC and Tishreen SC.
Latakia Governorate, also transliterated as Ladhakia Governorate, is one of the 14 governorates of Syria. It is situated in western Syria, bordering Turkey's Hatay Province to the north, Idlib and Hama Governorates to the east, Tartus Governorate to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. Its reported area varies in different sources from 2,297 km2 (887 sq mi) to 2,437 km2 (941 sq mi). The governorate has a population of 1,008,000.
The X Mediterranean Games, commonly known as the 1987 Mediterranean Games, were the 10th Mediterranean Games. The Games were held in Latakia, Syria, from 11 to 25 September 1987, where 1,996 athletes from 18 countries participated. There were a total of 162 medal events from 19 different sports.
Latakia Sports City, also known as al-Assad Sports City, is a sports complex in Latakia, Syria. It was opened in 1987 on the occasion of the 10th Mediterranean Games hosted by Latakia during the same year.
Latakia Sports City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Latakia, Syria. It is mostly used for football matches. With a capacity of 45,000 spectators, the stadium is the second largest sports venue in Syria. It was opened in 1987 as a part of the Latakia Sports City and became the main venue of the 10th Mediterranean Games in Latakia (1987).
The 1987 Mediterranean Games football tournament was the 10th edition of the Mediterranean Games men's football tournament. The football tournament was held in Latakia, Syria between 15 and 25 September 1987 as part of the 1987 Mediterranean Games and was contested by 8 teams. The host team Syria won the golden medal.
Syria (SYR) competed at the 1987 Mediterranean Games in Latakia, Syria. Their total medal tally was 27.
The swimming competition at the 1987 Mediterranean Games was held in Latakia, Syria.
Yugoslavia competed at the 1987 Mediterranean Games held in Latakia, Syria.
Tunisia (TUN) competed at the 1987 Mediterranean Games in Latakia, Syria.
Italy competed at the 1987 Mediterranean Games in Latakia, Syria.
Athletics at the 1987 Mediterranean Games were held in Latakia, Syria.
The General Organization of Radio and TV, also known as from French Organisation de la Radio et la Télévision Arabe Syrienne , is the state and public broadcaster in Syria and reports to the Ministry of Information. Earlier names were Radio and Television and Syrian Radio & Television (SRT).
The Syria women's national handball team is the national team of Syria. It is governed by the Syrian Arab Handball Federation and takes part in international handball competitions.
The basketball tournament at the 1987 Mediterranean Games was held in Latakia, Syria.
Nathalie Simon is a former French athlete, who specialised in the 400 metres.
Algeria (ALG) competed at the 1987 Mediterranean Games in Latakia, Syria.
The Syria women's national basketball team is the nationally controlled basketball team representing Syria at world basketball competitions for women, administered by the Syrian Basketball Federation.
The wrestling tournament at the 1987 Mediterranean Games was held in Latakia, Syria.
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