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Syria

Syrian Arab Republic

Asia · Western Asia

Capital
Damascus
Population
16.9M
Area
185,180 km²
Region
Western Asia
Languages
Arabic
Currency
Syrian pound (£)

Location on the World Map

Syria
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Neighbouring countries (5)

Famous Personality

Omar Sharif

actor

He was an internationally famous film star known for roles in classic epics.

Local Delicacy

Kibbeh

This famous Levantine dish combines bulgur with minced meat and spices.

National Symbols

National animalSyrian brown bear
National birdSyrian woodpecker

Famous Landmark & Geography

Crac des Chevaliers, a famous landmark of Syria

Crac des Chevaliers

This medieval fortress is one of the best-preserved Crusader castles in the world.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropWheat

Wheat is Syria's principal staple crop and has historically been one of its most important field crops.

Most grown fruitOlive

Olives are among Syria's most important and emblematic fruit crops, supporting large olive oil production.

Major Cities

Damascus Aleppo Homs Latakia Hama

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Mount Hermon2,814 m
2Jabal ash Shaykh2,814 m
3Jabal an Nabi Yunis1,562 m
4Jabal Abdul Aziz920 m

Major Airports

Damascus International Airport · Damascus
IATA DAMICAO OSDI
Aleppo International Airport · Aleppo
IATA ALPICAO OSAP
Latakia International Airport · Latakia
IATA LTKICAO OSLK
Qamishli Airport · Qamishli
IATA KACICAO OSKL

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Oud

The oud is Syria's most iconic classical and popular string instrument and a staple of Arab music.

2
Darbuka

The darbuka is widely used in Syrian folk, urban, and celebratory music for rhythmic accompaniment.

3
Qanun

The qanun is a major melodic instrument in Syrian classical and ensemble traditions.

4
Ney

The ney is a key flute in Syrian art music and Sufi devotional performance.

5
Buzuq

The buzuq is strongly associated with Levantine folk and popular music, including in Syria.

Major Rivers

Euphrates Orontes Khabur Balikh

Bordering Countries

IraqIsraelJordanLebanonTürkiye