Syria: capital, population, borders and facts
Syria is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Damascus. Roughly 24 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Syria shares a land border with 5 countries: Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey.
| Capital city | Damascus |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population (approx.) | 24 million |
| Land neighbours | 5: Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey |
| Coastline | Yes. It is not landlocked. |
Outline of Syria
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Syria?
The capital of Syria is Damascus.
What is the population of Syria?
Syria has roughly 24 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Syria?
Syria borders Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey.
Is Syria landlocked?
No, Syria is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Syria
In Syria, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and E and L and emergency number police 112, ambulance 110, fire 113. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Syria travel basics page.
Put what you know about Syria to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Syria is Damascus. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Syria has 5 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 24 million people, Syria is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
More countries in Asia
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Facts are rounded and checked against standard references, but please double-check anything important. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.