Syria - Country Details

Basic Information

Capital

Damascus

Region

Asia / Western Asia

Population

26,274,735

Area

185,180 km²

Currencies

Syrian pound (£)

Languages

Arabic

About Syria

Syria's history is deeply intertwined with ancient civilizations, serving as a crossroads for empires. The region witnessed the rise and fall of kingdoms like Ebla and was a crucial part of the Umayyad Caliphate. Centuries of Ottoman rule preceded a period as a French Mandate, shaping the modern Syrian state. The country emerged as a significant Arab state following the decline of the Ottoman Empire in the mid-20th century. Its strategic location in the Levant has consistently made it a focal point of regional and international dynamics.