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Syria — silhouette, capital and facts
Syria is in Asia and its capital is Damascus. With about 22 million people and 185,180 km², it ranks 87th in area and 58th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Syria, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Damascus
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 22 million
- Area
- 185,180 km²
- Language
- Arabic
- Currency
- Syrian pound
- Flag colors
- red, white, black, green
Borders
Syria shares a land border with 5 countries: Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon.
Fun facts about Syria
- Damascus is often cited among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
- Ugarit, on the Syrian coast, produced one of the earliest known alphabets about 3,400 years ago.
- Aleppo soap, made with olive and laurel oil, is one of the world's oldest hard soaps.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Syria?
The capital of Syria is Damascus.
Which continent is Syria in?
Syria is in Asia.
Which countries border Syria?
Syria shares a land border with 5 countries: Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Syria?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Syria is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Syria?
Damascus is often cited among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Ugarit, on the Syrian coast, produced one of the earliest known alphabets about 3,400 years ago. Aleppo soap, made with olive and laurel oil, is one of the world's oldest hard soaps.
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