Syrian Arab Republic is located in the Middle East region at latitude 34.802075 and longitude 38.996815 and is part of the Asian continent continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
34° 48' 7.47'' N
38° 59' 48.53'' E
You can see the location of Syrian Arab Republic on the world map below:
Syrian Arab Republic on the World Map
Syrian Arab Republic Neighboring Countries
The neighboring countries of Syrian Arab Republic (SY) are:
- Iraq (IQ)
- Israel (IL)
- Jordan (JO)
- Lebanon (LB)
- Turkey (TR)
Maritime Borders
Syria borders with the Mediterranean Sea.
Syrian Arab Republic Key Facts
| Country | Syrian Arab Republic |
|---|---|
| Coordinates |
Latitude: 34.802075 Longitude: 38.996815 |
| Country Codes |
Alpha 2: SY Alpha 3: SYR |
| Country Flag Emoji | 🇸🇾 |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +963 |
| Capital city | Damascus |
| Continent / Subcontinent |
Asia Middle East |
| Country Area | 187,437 sq km |
| Population 2021 |
18,275,704 World Rank: 65 |
| Median Age | 20.9 |
| Life expectancy | 72.1 |
| Major languages | Arabic |
| UTC/GMT Time |
Number of time zones: 1
|
| Internet TLD | .sy |
| Biggest Airport | Damascus International Airport (DAM) |
| Average temperature |
20.00 °C 68.00 °F |
| Administrative Divisions | 14 provinces |
| Political system | Authoritarian state |
Syrian Arab Republic Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | Low income |
|---|---|
| World Bank Region | Middle East & North Africa |
| Currency | Syrian Pound (SYP) |
| GDP in 2020 |
$17.7 (billions of USD) World Rank: 118 |
| GDP per capita in 2020 |
$3,415 World Rank: 127 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Manufacturing, services, agriculture, energy |
| Top 5 Import Countries | Russia, China, Iran, Germany, Turkey |
| Top 5 Export Countries | Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, India |
Biggest Cities in Syrian Arab Republic
Here are the largest cities in Syrian Arab Republic based on 2021 data:
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Aleppo | 1,916,781 |
| Damascus | 1,754,000 |
| Homs | 775,404 |
| Latakia | 700,000 |
| Hamah | 696,863 |
| Ar Raqqah | 299,824 |
| Dayr az Zawr | 271,800 |
| Al Qamishli | 184,231 |
| Idlib | 165,000 |
| Dar`a | 146,481 |
Map of Syrian Arab Republic with the Largest Cities
Image Sources and Copyright Information
- Flag Pin on Syria Location Map: © GR.Stocks/Shutterstock