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Syria is one of the key Arab nations in the heart of the Middle East, despite the fact it is only 50 years old. However, its geographical position sees Syria face the Mediterranean Sea to the west, but bordered by Turkey (822km) to the north, Iraq (605km) to the east, Jordan (375km) to the south, and Isreal (76km) and Lebanon (375km) to the south west. With a population of 19.7 million (2008), only Turkey and Iraq are more populous in the region.

Borders:

Iraq 605 km, Israel 76 km, Jordan 375 km, Lebanon 375 km, Turkey 822 km

Population:

21,125,000

GDP per capita:

$4,678.81 per capita

Capital with population:

Damascus - 1,549,932

Largest city with population:

Damascus - 1,549,932

Alternative names:

Syria, Syrian Arab Republic, Al Jumhuriyah al Arabiyah as Suriyah, Suriyah


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