10 Interesting facts about Syria

Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country in Western Asia. It has a total area of 185,180 square km. Damascus is its capital and largest city. Arabic is its official languages. Its official currency is Syrian pound (SYP). It is bordered by Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Iraq, and Jordan. It has high mountains, deserts, and fertile plains. With the following informational facts about Syria, we’ll explore more about its history, culture, civil war and crises.