About Syria
The Syrian Arab Republic is a sovereign state in the Middle East, located in the western part of Asia on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Since the end of 2014, Syria has been undergoing a pivotal historical transformation, striving to build a new state based on the principles of freedom, justice, and open economic partnership with the world.
Location and Geography
Syria is located in Western Asia, bordered by Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the west, and Palestine to the southwest. It enjoys an exceptionally strategic geographical location, making it a natural crossroads for trade between Europe, Asia, and Africa.
topography
Syria's terrain is remarkably diverse, encompassing the Mediterranean coast in the west, the western mountains such as the coastal and Qalamoun Mountains, and the fertile interior plains like the Hauran and Jazira plains, as well as the Syrian Desert extending eastward into Iraq. The Euphrates River flows through Syria from northeast to southeast, passing through Deir ez-Zor Governorate.
Area
Syria has an area of 185,180 square kilometers.
population
Syria’s population is estimated at around 22 million according to the 2010 census, with large numbers of Syrian expatriates scattered around the world looking to return and contribute to reconstruction.
capital
The capital of Syria is Damascus, which is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in human history.
major cities
Damascus (the capital), its countryside, Aleppo, Homs, Latakia, Hama, Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, Daraa, Quneitra, Sweida, Tartus, Idlib, Hasakah and others.
Theين
Islam is the official religion of the majority of the population, and multiple religious sects, including Christians, Druze, and others, coexist in Syria, in a rich social fabric that reflects the country's cultural diversity.
Economy
Syria has a diversified economy encompassing agriculture, industry, tourism, oil and gas, and trade. Since 2025, the transitional government has been working to launch a comprehensive reconstruction phase, opening investment opportunities to both domestic and foreign capital, and creating a competitive and attractive business environment following the gradual lifting of international sanctions.
the language
اللغة العربية هي اللغة الرسمية، كما ينتشر استخدام الإنجليزية والفرنسية في قطاعات الأعمال والتعليم والسياحة. بالإضافة إلى اللغة الكردية في المناطق ذات الغالبية الكردية.المناخ
Currency
The Syrian pound is currently the subject of government efforts to achieve monetary stability and reform the banking system within the framework of the comprehensive economic reform plan.
National Day, Revolution and Victory Day
Syria’s National Day is celebrated on April 17th of each year, commemorating the evacuation and withdrawal of the last foreign soldier from Syrian territory in 1946.
The anniversary of the Syrian revolution, which began on March 18, 2011, is also celebrated.
And also in celebration of the victory achieved on December 8, 2024.
Official working hours
Ministries and government agencies: from 8 am to 3 pm.
Private companies and institutions: from 9 am to 6 pm.
Banks: From 8:30 am to 2 pm.
Public holidays
Fridays and Saturdays
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Adha
Revolution Day: March 18
Victory Day: December 8
National Day: April 17
Christmas: December 25
Local time
+3 hours GMT (Summer Time +3).