Syria

Asia · Damascus

Syria is a coastal country in Asia with a population of 17.5M and an area of 185,180 km². Its capital is Damascus, Arabic is the official language, and it is a republic. Syria shares borders with 5 countries.

Key facts

Continent Asia

Capital Damascus

Population 17.5M

Area 185,180 km²

Language Arabic

Religion Islam

Government Republic

Currency Syrian Pound

GDP/capita $2200

Independence 1946

Geography

Oceans / Seas Mediterranean Sea

Rivers Tigris, Euphrates

Deserts Syrian Desert

Borders Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon

History & Culture

Economy & Resources

Agriculture Wheat, Cotton, Olives

Memberships

🎯 How to identify Syria in Geo Atlas

These Yes/No questions help narrow down Syria efficiently:

Is the country located in Asia? ✅ Yes

Is the country an island nation? ❌ No

Is the country landlocked (no sea access)? ❌ No

Does the country have a coastline? ✅ Yes

Does the country have a population > 50 million? ❌ No

Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m? ❌ No

Is the country a member of Arab League? ✅ Yes

Is the country crossed by the Tigris river? ✅ Yes

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