A few facts about Homs
- Homs is one of the three largest cities in Syria, with about 780,000 inhabitants.
- It's the main city of the region of the same name.
- It's about 169 km to Aleppo, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Al Ghanţū (11 km), Tallbīsah (13 km) and Ar Rastan (23 km).