Syria: flag, capital and facts

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Syria is a country in Western Asia. Its capital is Damascus. It covers about 185,180 km² (71,498 sq mi). The official language is Arabic. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

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Syria at a glance

Official name
Syrian Arab Republic
Capital
Damascus
Region
Western Asia (Asia)
Area
185,180 km² (71,498 sq mi)
Official language
Arabic
Currency
Syrian pound (£)
People
Syrian
Calling code
+963
Internet domain
.sy, سوريا.
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Syria is Damascus.

Syria is in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.

Syria uses the Syrian pound (£).

The official language of Syria is Arabic.

Syria borders Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Türkiye.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).