Syrian Television
Encyclopedia
Syrian Television is the official television
broadcaster of Syria
. It was formed in 1960, when Syria and Egypt (which adopted television that same year) were part of the United Arab Republic
. It broadcast in black and white until it transitioned to color starting in 1976.
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
broadcaster of Syria
Syria
Syria , officially the Syrian Arab Republic , is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest....
. It was formed in 1960, when Syria and Egypt (which adopted television that same year) were part of the United Arab Republic
United Arab Republic
The United Arab Republic , often abbreviated as the U.A.R., was a sovereign union between Egypt and Syria. The union began in 1958 and existed until 1961, when Syria seceded from the union. Egypt continued to be known officially as the "United Arab Republic" until 1971. The President was Gamal...
. It broadcast in black and white until it transitioned to color starting in 1976.
Channels
- Syrian Satellite ChannelSyrian Satellite ChannelSyrian satellite channel is the satellite television channel owned by RTV Syria and broadcast throughout the world on various satellites, it broadcasts several programmes including soap operas, news reviews including press and interviews....
- Channel 1 (Terrestrial, with Arabic focus)
- Channel 2 (Terrestrial, with sport, family and health focus including regional variants)
- Educational Channel
- Syrian Drama Channel