Syria: flag, capital and facts
Syria is a country in Western Asia (Asia). Its capital is Damascus. Population — 24,672,760. Area — 185,180 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Syria
Red, white, and black with two green stars.
The capital of Syria — Damascus
Damascus is the capital of Syria. Damascus gave its name to Damascus steel and Damascus roses.
Facts about Syria
- Official name
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Capital
- Damascus
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Western Asia
- Population
- 24,672,760
- Area
- 185,180 km²
- Currency
- SYP (£)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 35°, 38°
How to remember the name
The nameSyria is a neighbour of Lebanon and Jordan.
Did you know?
Damascus is one of the oldest capitals in the world, lived in for thousands of years.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Syria — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of Western Asia
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