Where is Syria on the world map?

Asia
Syria/Continent

Are there any nice areas of Syria?

Many people wonder is it safe to travel to Syria because the war has now been raging for more than nine years. Most parts of Syria today are completely safe to visit, especially the capital Damascus, and Aleppo is just as safe as big European cities.

Is Damascus and Syria the same?

Damascus is the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic. Its current population is estimated at about 1.67 million. In Arabic, the city is called Dimashq ash-Sham, meaning land of the north.

What are some physical features in Syria?

In general terms, Syria is a flat desert plateau, dissected by mountains with a narrow coastal plain to the west that fronts the Mediterranean Sea. The coastline of Syria is around 180 km long and features sandy bays, low cliffs, and rocky headlands.

How to find the latitude and longitude of Syria?

Find the city to get latitude and longitude coordinates. Lat-long coorditates for cities in Syria are in range: Latitude from 32.61889 to 37.07279 and longitude from 35.79011 to 40.91854. Too many cities to show in list (81 items), filter by clicking on starting letter of the city:

Where is the country of Syria located in the world?

Syria is a Western Asian country located in Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. It is bordered by five Asian Nations: Turkey in the north, Lebanon in the west, Iraq in the east, Jordan in the south and Israel in the southwest. Located to the west is the Mediterranean Sea, which stretches along the entire Syrian coastline.

Where is the highest point in Syria located?

As observed on the map above, the landscape of the west-central and northern regions of Syria are dominated by the Anti-Lebanon and Bishri mountains. The former marks the country’s boundary with Lebanon. The highest point, Mt Hermon, stands in the far southwest at 2,814 m.

How big of an area does Syria have?

Syria occupies an area of around 185,180 sq. km in the Arabian Peninsula. In general terms, Syria is a flat desert plateau, dissected by mountains with a narrow coastal plain to the west that fronts the Mediterranean Sea. The coastline of Syria is around 180 km long and features sandy bays, low cliffs, and rocky headlands.