Syria Flag

Syria flag
Syria flag

Syria's current national flag is a red, white, and black horizontal tricolor. The flag was approved in 1958 as part of the United Arab Republic, a merger of Syria and Egypt, and was used until 1961. It was reintroduced in 1980. This red-white-black flag has been used in Syria's Arab Unions with Egypt, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, and Iraq.

The design of the flag is based on the Arab Liberation Flag of the 1952 Egyptian revolution, which has been adopted as a symbol of Arab nationalism and unity by many Arab countries. Syria's flag is also influenced by its Ottoman heritage, as the colors were also used in the Arab Revolt flag of 1916.

The use of the flag became contentious during the Syrian civil war because it was affiliated with the Ba'ath Party and has come to represent parties loyal to President Bashar al-administration. Assad's The flag is still used by the official government and institutions, but some opposition parties oppose it.

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Country information

Syria is a country located in the Middle East, bordered by Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, Israel and Lebanon to the southwest, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. It is a country with a rich cultural heritage and a mix of different ethnicities and religions. Syria is known for its stunning natural beauty, with a varied landscape ranging from mountains and forests to rivers and deserts.

The history of Syria dates back to ancient times, with the first human settlements dating back to at least 8000 BC. The country has a long and complex history, with a mix of Arab, Turkish, and other influences. Syria gained independence from France in 1946, and has since gone through a number of political and economic challenges.

Today, Syria is a lower-middle-income country with a small and diversified economy. The country is known for its oil industry, as well as for its production of agricultural products such as wheat, corn. Syria has a hot and dry desert climate, with hot temperatures year-round. The official language of Syria is Arabic, and the country has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities and religions.

Independent Yes
Country codes SY, SYR (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Syrian Arab Republic
Official languages Arabic
Religion 87% Islam, 10% Christianity, 3% Druze
Capital city Damascus
Continent Asia
Time zone UTC+3
Member of United Nations
Arab League
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
Population 18,602,013 (2023)
Population density 95 per Km2 (247 people per mi2)
Urban Population 60.0 % of the population is urban (10,498,283 people in 2020)
Migrants (net) -427,391
Median age 25.6 years
Total area The total land area is 185,180 km2 (71,500 sq mi)
Highest point Jabal el-Sheikh (2 814 m, 9 232 ft)
Lowest point Northeast shores of the Sea of Galilee in the Golan Heights (-214 m, -702 ft)
GDP per capita $ 533 (World Bank, 2021)
Currency Syrian pound (£, SYP)
Calling code +963
Internet TLD .sy, سوريا. (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page Syria Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in Syria

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Aleppo 1,602,264
2 Damascus 1,569,394
3 Homs 775,404
4 Hamah 460,602
5 Latakia 340,181
6 Deir ez-Zor 242,565
7 Ar Raqqah 177,636
8 Al Bab 130,745
9 Idlib 128,840
10 Douma 111,864
11 Manbij 99,497
12 Dar'a 97,969
13 As Salamiyah 94,887
14 Tartouss 89,457
15 Ath Thawrah 87,880
16 Al Hasakah 81,539
17 Darayya 71,596
18 I`zaz 66,138
19 Jablah 65,915
20 As Safirah 63,708
21 As Suwayda' 59,052
22 Albu Kamal 57,572
23 At Tall 55,561
24 Al Mayadin 54,534
25 Ar Rastan 53,152
26 Tadmur 51,015
27 ‘Ayn al ‘Arab 50,000
28 An Nabk 49,372
29 Khan Shaykhun 48,975
30 `Afrin 48,693
31 Kafranbel 45,652
32 `Irbin 42,474
33 Al Qusayr 41,062
34 Yabrud 40,502
35 Jisr ash Shughur 39,311
36 Baniyas 39,066
37 Tallbisah 38,491
38 Harasta 37,348
39 Al Qunaytirah 36,143
40 Tadif 34,670
41 Saraqib 34,231
42 Jayrud 32,352
43 Masyaf 32,262
44 Ma`arratmisrin 32,163
45 Al Qaryatayn 31,748
46 Salqin 31,608
47 Tafas 31,249
48 Souran 30,716
49 Binnish 30,354
50 Jasim 30,283
51 Tallkalakh 29,754
52 Az Zabadani 29,549
53 Tayyibat al Imam 29,259
54 Hajin 29,237
55 Inkhil 29,076
56 Dayr Hafir 28,905
57 Satita 27,815
58 Ash Shaykh Miskin 25,920
59 As Sanamayn 25,702
60 Tall Rif`at 25,658
61 Nubl 25,546
62 Subaykhan 25,514
63 Jarabulus 24,997
64 Al Harak 23,784
65 Al Kiswah 23,526
66 Halfaya 23,403
67 Kafr Takharim 22,436
68 Ad Dana 21,987
69 Kafr Zayta 21,845
70 Kafr Laha 21,819
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