Syria is a country in Middle East, Asia. Its capital is Damascus, with a population of approximately 21.3M and a total area of 185,180 km². The official language is Arabic and the currency is the Syrian Pound (SYP).
Syria covers an area of 185,180 km² with a population density of 115/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $11.1B (est.) ($521 (est.) per capita) and gained independence in 1946. It has a coastline of 193 km.
Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world — people have lived here for at least 11,000 years. Syria was the crossroads of ancient civilisations and home to Palmyra — the greatest Silk Road city that connected Rome to Persia.
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UNESCO ancient city — the Umayyad Mosque, Straight Street and covered souqs unchanged for millennia
UNESCO ruins of the greatest Silk Road city — Roman temples and colonnades in the Syrian desert
UNESCO the greatest Crusader castle ever built — a perfectly preserved medieval fortress
UNESCO one of the oldest cities in the world — Great Mosque, citadel and ancient souqs
The capital of Syria is Damascus.
The official language(s) of Syria are Arabic.
The population of Syria is approximately 21.3M.
Syria uses the Syrian Pound (SYP).
Syria is located in Asia, in the Middle East region.
Syria has a GDP of $11.1B (est.), with a GDP per capita of $521 (est.).
The best time to visit Syria is March–May, September–November. The climate is Mediterranean coast, hot desert inland.
Visa required — check current travel advisories carefully
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