Syria

Syria is a transitional presidential republic, located in Western Asia. Islam is the predominant religion. Its capital is Damascus. About 25.6 million people live there (2025).

Capital

Damascus

Population

25,620,427 (2025)

Region

Asia (Western Asia)

Area

185,180 km²

Demonym

Syrian

Languages

Arabic

Form of Government

Transitional presidential republic

Religion

Islam (87%)
Christianity (10%)
Druze (3%)

Currency

Syrian pound (SYP)

GDP

$23.7B (2022)