Name the country

[comerton45]

The fortified palace dates from the Middle Ages and can be found in a country that is also home to the ancient desert city of Palmyra. Name the country.

[factor-fiction]

Here we go again!

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.Are these postings generated by a computer?

http://forums.moneysa...thread.php?p=35602763

[Mosaic]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=syria

[Mosaic]

ooo that's clever factor

[factor-fiction]

Hi mosaic- thanks but the credit for the 'head in hands' image goes to chuckfickens I recall.
The full image won't fit into an AB post now because it exceeds the maximum number of characters so I had to trim it a bit.
It's easy to use- just highlight the characters in the image, right click and Copy, and then paste it to wherever you want such as a word document so you can put the image in an email/post etc whenever you feel it's appropriate.

[TheOtherHalf]

Thats very clever.Well done

[factor-fiction]

Did this answer help, comerton45?

I see ABers have answered 60 questions from you, most of which have been from the Where In the World competition, but I don't recall ever seeing an acknowledgement from you.

On numerous occasions other posters have demonstated the power of a Google search and on at least 10 occasions I've pointed you to the moneySavingExpert site that gives the answers to this competition.

You remind me very much of a poster we used to get on here called nickj1209.

Anyway I hope the responses we've given have helped and that you'll let us know if you ever win the Where in the World competition!

[lucca]

As has been said already, it's very easy to find the answer - google "Palmyra" and wow! it'll give you Syria. (Incidentally, I visited the city many moons ago and it was absolutely fantastic). Most people try to find an answer themselves and ask when they're stuck. I note that you've given a magnificent 3 answers in your time!!!!

[lucca]

Just out of interest I had a look at your 3 answers. They were actually questions! I need to go and do something useful, like water the garden in this thunderstorm......

[boxtops]

wow lucca, that's interesting stuff, I have to clean the stairs!