Syria
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Syria. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Asia · Western Asia
- Capital
- Damascus
- Coordinates of the capital
- 33.51° N, 36.29° E
- Area
- 185,180 km²
- Official languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- Syrian Pound
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- SY
On the map
This country is located in Asia, in the region "Western Asia". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 5 countries: Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Türkiye.
Its capital is Damascus. Its area is about 185,180 km². By area, this country ranks 87 out of 193 in the world and 24 out of 46 in Asia. Official language: Arabic. Currency: Syrian Pound.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Baghdad (Iraq), Jerusalem (Israel), Amman (Jordan), Beirut (Lebanon), Ankara (Türkiye).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Syria: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Damascus.
- Syria: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 5 countries: Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Türkiye.
- Syria: what are the official languages?
- Official language: Arabic.
- Syria: what is the currency?
- Currency: Syrian Pound.
- Syria: what is the area?
- Its area is about 185,180 km². By area, this country ranks 87 out of 193 in the world and 24 out of 46 in Asia.
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