Daraa Border Crossing
| Daraa Border Crossing | |
|---|---|
| Carries | Commercial Goods, Vehicles, Train |
| Crosses | Border between Jordan and Syria |
| Locale |
 Ar Ramtha, Jordan Daraa, Syria |
| Official name |
Daraa Border Crossing مركز درعا الحدودي |
The Daraa Border Crossing (Arabic: مركز درعا الحدودي) is an international border crossing between Syria and Jordan. It is located between the cities of Daraa in Syria and Ar Ramtha in Jordan. It is situated along the Damascus-Amman section of the Hejaz Railway.[1]
During the Syrian Civil War, rebel forces took control of the crossing in September 2013.[2]
References
- ↑ http://www.lonelyplanet.com/syria/transport/getting-there-away
- ↑ Roggio, Bill (29 September 2013). "Al Nusrah Front, Free Syrian Army seize border crossing to Jordan". The Long War Journal. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
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Coordinates: 32°36′11″N 36°4′56″E / 32.60306°N 36.08222°E
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