Syrian Arab Republic

Country Facts

• Full name: The Syrian Arab Republic
• Population: 22.5 million (UN, 2010)
• Capital: Damascus
• Area: 185,180 sq km (71,498 sq miles)
• Major language: Arabic
• Major religions: Islam, Christianity
• Life expectancy: 73 years (men), 77 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 Syrian pound = 100 piastres
• Main exports: Oil, gas
• GNI per capita: US $2,410 (World Bank, 2009)
• Internet domain: .sy
• International dialing code: +963