The Numbers Behind The Syrian Refugee Crisis

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The Syrian war has been going on for the last few years but this year has seen a massive surge in the number of refugees fleeing to Europe. Here are some facts and figures about the crisis.

More than 4,000,000 Syrians have fled their country since the civil war began. This accounts for nearly a fifth of the population. Of these refugees, more than half are under the age of 18.