Turkey is now hosting 80,000 Syrians who have fled the civil war in their country, with most staying in camps near the border. Some countries are concerned that larger numbers of Syrians could try to reach Europe illegally. Greece said in July that it was quadrupling the number of guards at its border with Turkey and boosting other defense in part because of worries about a potential influx.
Questions:
1. How many people died?
2. Which countries did the survivors come from?
3. Which country quadrupled the number of border guards?
Answers:
1. At least 58.
2. Iraq and Syria.
3. Greece.
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