Syria
One of the cradles of civilisation, Syria's capital Damascus ranks among the oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth, and its markets have anchored trade routes for thousands of years.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three horizontal bands of green, white and black with three red five-pointed stars on the central band. Readopted as the national flag in 2025 after the fall of the Assad government, it revives the 1932 independence flag; the three stars stand for freedom, dignity and justice.
Syria FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Damascus |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 23,865,423 |
| Area | 185,180 km² |
| Population density | 129 /km² |
| Currency | Syrian pound (SYP) syr£ |
| Official language | Arabic |
| Calling code | +963 |
| Internet TLD | .sy |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | SY / SYR |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
- The ancient city of Palmyra was a wealthy caravan hub linking the Roman world with the East.
- Syria was part of the Fertile Crescent, where some of the earliest farming and cities emerged.
- The city of Aleppo is home to one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world.
- Ugarit, on the Syrian coast, produced one of the earliest known alphabets.
Syria FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Syria?
The capital of Syria is Damascus.
What is the population of Syria?
Syria has a population of about 23,865,423.
What currency does Syria use?
Syria uses the Syrian pound (SYP).
What languages are spoken in Syria?
The official language of Syria is Arabic.
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