Syria 🇸🇾
Syria 🇸🇾: capital Damascus, population 21 million, located in Asia. Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Damascus
- Population: 21 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Arabic
- Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Syrian Arab Republic
- Area: 185,180 km² (71,498 sq mi)
- Region: Western Asia
- Has a coastline
- People: Syrian
- Internet domain: .sy
Fun Facts About Syria
- Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
- Home to ancient ruins dating back thousands of years.
- Was part of the ancient Silk Road trade route.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Syria known for?
Syria is known for several things — Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world; Home to ancient ruins dating back thousands of years; Was part of the ancient Silk Road trade route.
How big is Syria?
Syria covers about 185,180 square kilometers (71,498 square miles), in the Western Asia region.
Is Syria landlocked?
No. Syria has a coastline and shares land borders with 5 neighboring countries.
What are people from Syria called?
People from Syria are called Syrian.
What is the capital of Syria?
The capital of Syria is Damascus.
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