Syria

Syria

Capital: Damascus
Population: 16,306,000
Languages: Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian
Religions: Sunni Muslim, Alawite
Government: Republic (under left-wing military regime)
Currency: Syrian pound
Exports: petroleum, textiles
Area: 185,180 sq. km.
Features: The Euphrates River runs through the Syrian Desert. Mt. Hermon is the high point at 9,232ft. [NS] [VH] {UA} {EB}