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Syria: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Syria: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Damascus
- Population
- 25.6 million
- Area
- 185,180 km²
- Currency
- Syrian Pound (£)
#57 by population · #87 by area · #123 economy in the world · #68 by population density
Population and society
Population of sy, 1960–2025. From 4.7 million in 1960 to 25.6 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 134 per km² (rank 68 of 194)
- Urban population
- 72.1% (2025)
- Under 15
- 28.4% (2025)
- Over 65
- 4.8% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 2.70 (2024)
- Internet users
- 33.8% (2018)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $23.7B (rank 123 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 13.6% (2025)
- Inflation
- 13.4% (2019)
- Forests
- 2.9% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 1.3 t (a year · 2024)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Humat ad-Diyar
- Official name
- الجمهورية العربية السورية
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +963
- Internet domain
- .sy, سوريا.
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Demonym
- Syrian
Geography
- Continent
- Asia
- Neighbouring countries
- Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey
- Highest point
- Mount Hermon (2,814 m)
- Largest city
- Damascus, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Transitional government
- Independence from
- France (1946)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $1,057 (2022)
- Life expectancy
- 72.6 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.564 (rank 162 of 193)
Governorates in figures
| Name | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Hasakah (Hasakah Governorate) | 1,512,000 (2011) | 23,334 |
| Al-Raqqah (Raqqa Governorate) | 944,000 (2011) | 19,616 |
| Aleppo | 4,868,000 (2011) | 18,482 |
| As-Suwayda (Suwayda Governorate) | 370,000 (2011) | 5,550 |
| Damascus | 1,754,000 (2011) | — |
| Daraa | 1,027,000 (2011) | 3,730 |
| Deir ez-Zor | 1,239,000 (2011) | 33,060 |
| Hama | 1,628,000 (2011) | 8,883 |
| Homs | 2,145,184 (2012) | 42,223 |
| Idlib | 1,501,000 (2011) | 6,097 |
| Latakia | 1,364,985 (2012) | 2,297 |
| Quneitra | 49,195 (2013) | 1,200 |
| Rif Dimashq | 2,836,000 (2011) | 18,032 |
| Tartus | 797,000 (2011) | 1,892 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Its flags over time
Syria · 1920–1920
Syria · 1920–1932
Syria · 1930–1958, 1961–1963
Syria · 1958–1961, 1980–2024
Syria · 1963–1972
Syria · 1972–1980- Syria · 2024–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Syria?
Damascus
How many people live in Syria?
25.6 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Syria?
Syrian Pound
What is the official language of Syria?
Arabic
What is the calling code of Syria?
+963
Which countries border Syria?
Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey
What is the highest point of Syria?
Mount Hermon (2,814 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.