Welcome to Syria 🇸🇾 — a remarkable destination in Western Asia. Its official name is Syrian Arab Republic, and today around 24.7 million people call this Asia nation home, spread across roughly 185,180 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Syria: key statistics, an introduction to Damascus, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Asia.
Geography of Syria
Syria lies in Western Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 185,180 square kilometres, it ranks 90th in the world by total area.
Syria has a coastline as well as land borders with Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Türkiye — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Damascus serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Syria has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Syria is home to approximately 24.7 million residents — the 57th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Syrians.
The main language spoken here is Arabic. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Syria rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Syrian pound (SYP, symbol £). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Syria is +963. Websites from the country typically use the .sy internet domain.
If Syria came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Damascus) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Syria shares borders with 5 countries:
Fun facts about Syria
- Syria's flag emoji is 🇸🇾 — its two-letter country code is SY and its three-letter code is SYR.
- Syria covers 185,180 km², ranking 90th in the world by area.
- With about 24.7 million people, Syria holds the 57th spot in the world population ranking.
- Syria is a member state of the United Nations.
- Syria shares borders with 5 countries.
Syria — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Syria?
- The capital of Syria is Damascus.
- What is the population of Syria?
- Syria has a population of approximately 24,672,760 people, ranking 57th in the world.
- Where is Syria located?
- Syria is located in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Syria?
- The main language spoken in Syria is Arabic.
- What currency is used in Syria?
- Syria uses the Syrian pound (SYP).
