Where is Syria?
Syria is a country in Western Asia, bordered by Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Türkiye. Its capital is Damascus, and it covers 185,180 km².
Where is Syria on the map?
Syria is in Western Asia, part of Asia. It shares land borders with Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Türkiye. The map above shows it highlighted, with its neighbours picked out.
What is the capital of Syria?
The capital of Syria is Damascus.
Syria at a glance
| Capital | Damascus |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Western Asia |
| Area | 185,180 km² |
| Land borders | 5 |
| Landlocked | No |
| Currency | Syrian pound |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Demonym | Syrian |
| Calling code | +963 |
| Internet domain | .sy سوريا. |
| ISO code | SY / SYR |
Which countries border Syria?
Syria borders 5 countries.
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
Lebanon
Türkiye