Syria
Syria is a country in Asia. Its capital is Damascus, and it shares land borders with 5 countries.
- Capital
- Damascus
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 187,459 km² Number 86 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 5 countries
What is the capital of Syria?
The capital of Syria is Damascus.
Which countries border Syria?
Syria shares land borders with 5 countries: Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Türkiye.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Damascus |
|---|---|---|
 Lebanon | Beirut | 84 km (52 mi) |
 Jordan | Amman | 177 km (110 mi) |
 Israel | Jerusalem | 217 km (135 mi) |
 Iraq | Baghdad | 749 km (466 mi) |
 Türkiye | Ankara | 776 km (482 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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