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Syria

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Syria is in Asia. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.

Borders: Israel, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey

Capital
Damascus
Region
Asia
Subregion
Naher Osten
Area
185,180 km²
Population
25,620,427
Language
Arabic
Neighbours
Israel, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey

Did you know?

  • History

    Damascus ranks among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

  • Language

    At Ugarit on the Syrian coast, around 1400 BCE, one of the earliest known alphabets emerged.

  • History

    Krak des Chevaliers ranks among the best-preserved Crusader castles in the world.

  • Language

    In a few villages near Damascus, Western Neo-Aramaic is still spoken — a relative of the language of Jesus.

Frequently asked questions about Syria

Damascus is the capital of Syria.