Geography
Syria is in Western Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 35, 38; it has Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey.
Neighboring countries: Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey
Asia
Syria
Syria is a country in Western Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Damascus
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Western Asia
- Population
- 25.6 million
- Area
- 185,180 km²
- Currency
- Syrian pound (SYP)
- Official language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +963
- Internet TLD
- .sy
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
Syria map preview: 35.00, 38.00
People and Culture
Syria uses Arabic in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Syria varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Syria is recorded with the official name Syrian Arab Republic. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Damascus
- Western Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Damascus
- Time zone data: UTC+02:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Syria is grouped under Asia.
- Syria has a listed area of 185,180 km².
- Syria is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Syria
What is the capital of Syria?
The capital of Syria is Damascus.
What continent is Syria in?
Syria is in Asia.
What currency does Syria use?
Syria uses the Syrian pound.
What language is spoken in Syria?
Arabic is listed for Syria in this database.