Syria (officially Syrian Arab Republic) is an independent country located in Western Asia, Asia. With a population of 25,620,000 people, it ranks #57 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 185,180 km² (#90 globally), with a population density of 138 people per km². The capital city is Damascus. The official language is Arabic.
Key Facts
Population
25,620,000
#57 world ranking
Area
185,180 km²
#90 world ranking
Population Density
138/km²
Capital
Damascus
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+02:00
Continent
Asia
Bordering Countries
5
neighboring countries
Languages
- Arabic— see all countries
Currency
- Syrian pound (£)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (5)
Turkey
Iraq
Jordan
Israel
LebanonCompare
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 25,620,000 people, ranking #57 in the world by population.
How big is Syria?
Syria covers an area of 185,180 km², ranking #90 in the world by area. The population density is 138 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Syria?
The official languages of Syria are: Arabic.
What is the currency of Syria?
The currency of Syria is Syrian pound (£).
What countries border Syria?
Syria shares borders with 5 countries: Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon.