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Syria is a country in Western Asia. Its capital is Damascus, it has a population of about 26 million, it spans 185,180 km², and it uses the Syrian pound (SYP).

Capital

Damascus

Population

25,620,427

Area

185,180 km²

Currency

Syrian pound (SYP)

Region

Western Asia

Continent

Asia

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What are the top cities to visit in Syria?

Aleppo Damascus Homs Latakia Ar Raqqah Ḩamāh Ţarţūs Al Ḩasakah Deir ez-Zor Al Qāmishlī Al Bāb Idlib

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