Syria Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Syrian Arab Republic |
| Common Name | Syria – /ˈsɪɹ.i.ə/ |
| Nationality | Syrian(s) – noun, Syrian – adjective |
| Independence | Mandated by League of Nations under French administration in 1946 |
| Administrative Divisions | 14 provinces |
| Total Population | 23.9 million (#57) with 57.4% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Damascus (capital city), Aleppo, Hims, Hamah |
| Major Languages | Arabic (official), Kurdish |
| Electricity Access | 88.8% of total population |
| Internet Access | 46.6% of total population |
| Currency | Syrian Pounds (SYP) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $50.3 billion – 2015 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $2,900 (#192) – 2015 estimate |
| Total Area | 187,437 sq km / 72,370 sq mi (#89) with 0.8% water area |
| Geographic Region | Asia – Western Asia |
| Bordering Countries | Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Mediterranean Sea |
National Anthem: “Humat ad-Diyar” (Guardians of the Homeland)