What is the Capital of Syria?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Syria is Damascus. Syria is located in Western Asia, Asia, with a population of 25,620,000. The official currency is the Syrian pound and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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Damascus at a glance
| Capital city | Damascus |
|---|---|
| Country | Syria (Syrian Arab Republic) |
| Region | Western Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 25,620,000 (57th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:00 |
| Currency | Syrian pound (SYP) |
| Calling code | +963 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Syria
- Baghdad, capital of Iraq
- Jerusalem, capital of Israel
- Amman, capital of Jordan
- Beirut, capital of Lebanon
- Ankara, capital of Turkey
Syria in context
- Syria covers 185,180 km², making it the 87th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 138 people per km² ranks 67th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey.
- With 25,620,000 people, Syria holds about 8.5% of the population of Western Asia.
- That is roughly 0.6% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Syria is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Syria — FAQ
What is the capital of Syria?
The capital of Syria is Damascus.
Is Damascus the largest city in Syria?
Yes — Damascus is both the capital and the largest city of Syria.
What country is Damascus in?
Damascus is the capital city of Syria.
What continent is Damascus in?
Damascus, the capital of Syria, is located in Asia.
Is Damascus the capital of Syria?
Yes — Damascus is the capital of Syria (official name: Syrian Arab Republic).
Damascus is the capital of which country?
Damascus is the capital of Syria, in Western Asia.
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