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The flag of Syria is composed of three equal horizontal bands of red, white and black. At the center of the white band are two small five-pointed green stars arranged in a horizontal line.

Syria

Syrian Arab Republic

Western AsiaSYSYR

Population

17.50M

Capital

Damascus

Country Overview

Geography

Basic Information

Common Name
Syria
Official Name
Syrian Arab Republic
Region
Western Asia
Population
17.50M

Codes & Identifiers

Alpha-2 Code
SY
Alpha-3 Code
SYR
Olympic Code
760
Area
185,180 km²

Time Zones

  • UTC+02:00

Languages

Arabic

Continents

Asia

Currencies

  • £ - Syrian pound (SYP)

International Associations

Arab League (AL)

Bordering Countries

IraqIsraelJordanLebanonTurkey

Geographic Location

Coordinates: 36.30°, 33.51°

Syria is located in , specifically in the Western Asia region. It shares borders with 5 countries.

About Syria

The capital city, Damascus, serves as the country's political and often cultural center. The language spoken include Arabic.

Geographic Facts

  • Our planet has seven continents and five oceans.
  • Earth's circumference at the equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers.
  • About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.