Syria
The capital of Syria is Damascus. Syria is in Asia.
- Capital
- Damascus
- Continent
- Asia
- Area
- 185,180 km²
- Population
- 23,865,423 (2024, Wikidata)
- Official languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- Syrian Pound (SYP)
- Neighbours
- Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Türkiye
- Landlocked
- No
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Governorates of Syria
Syria has 14 first-level administrative divisions.
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleppo Governorate | Aleppo | 4,868,000 | 18,482 |
| Damascus Governorate | Damascus | 1,754,000 | |
| Daraa Governorate | Daraa | 1,027,000 | 3,730 |
| Deir ez-Zor Governorate | Deir ez-Zor | 1,239,000 | 33,060 |
| Hama Governorate | Hama | 1,628,000 | 8,883 |
| Hasakah Governorate | Hasakah | 1,512,000 | 23,334 |
| Homs Governorate | Homs | 2,145,184 | 42,223 |
| Idlib Governorate | Idlib | 1,501,000 | 6,097 |
| Latakia Governorate | Latakia | 1,364,985 | 2,297 |
| Quneitra Governorate | Quneitra | 49,195 | 1,200 |
| Raqqa Governorate | Raqqa | 944,000 | 19,616 |
| Rif Dimashq Governorate | Damascus | 2,836,000 | 18,032 |
| Suwayda Governorate | Suwayda | 370,000 | 5,550 |
| Tartus Governorate | Tartus | 797,000 | 1,892 |
Quick answers
What is the capital of Syria?
The capital of Syria is Damascus.
Which continent is Syria in?
Syria is in Asia.
How big is Syria?
Syria covers 185,180 km². It is number 87 of 195 countries by area.
What is the population of Syria?
Wikidata lists the population of Syria as 23,865,423 (2024).
How many governorates does Syria have?
Syria has 14 first-level administrative divisions, including Aleppo Governorate, Damascus Governorate, and Daraa Governorate.
Which countries border Syria?
Syria shares land borders with Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Türkiye.