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Syria

سوريا

Western Asia, Asia

Arabic

Syria (سوريا) is a country in Western Asia, Asia. With a population of 25,620,000 and an area of 185,180 km², the capital city is Damascus. The official language is Arabic. The national currency is the Syrian pound (£ SYP).

Quick Facts

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Damascus
Capital
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25,620,000
Population
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185,180 km²
Area
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£ SYP
Currency
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+963
Dial Code
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.sy, سوريا.
TLD

Geography

Syria is located in Western Asia at coordinates 35.00°N, 38.00°E. It shares borders with 5 countries. The highest point is Mount Hermon at 2,814 m.

ContinentAsia
Coordinates35.00°N, 38.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMount Hermon
2,814 m
🏞️ Longest RiverEuphrates
2,800 km
TimezonesUTC+02:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Syria, including Latakia Sports City Stadium with a capacity of 45,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumLatakia Sports City Stadium
45,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Syria

What is the capital of Syria?
The capital of Syria is Damascus.
What is the population of Syria?
Syria has a population of approximately 25,620,000 people.
What currency does Syria use?
Syria uses the Syrian pound (£ SYP).
What language is spoken in Syria?
The official language of Syria is Arabic.
What is the area of Syria?
Syria covers a total area of 185,180 km².

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)