Syria is situated in Middle East. By having a total area of 185,180 sq km, Syria in considered the world’s 88th biggest country. A definite and complete map of Syria in addition to main geographical data are found below.
Syria hosts plenty of unique geographical regions, partly related to the provincial areas.
Syria’s main city Damascus has got a population of 2.4 million residents. Key cities other than the capital Damascus include , and .
Syria shares its border with Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey .
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Map of Syria |
Geography of Syria
Administrative Regions in Syria: 14 provinces (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah); Al Hasakah, Al Ladhiqiyah, Al Qunaytirah, Ar Raqqah, As Suwayda', Dar'a, Dayr az Zawr, Dimashq, Halab, Hamah, Hims, Idlib, Rif Dimashq, Tartus
Terrian of Syria: primarily semiarid and desert plateau; narrow coastal plain; mountains in west
Syrian Climate: mostly desert; hot, dry, sunny summers (June to August) and mild, rainy winters (December to February) along coast; cold weather with snow or sleet periodically in Damascus