The Syrian Arab Republic, commonly known as Syria, is a country in the Middle East. It is bordered by Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, Israel to the southwest, and Lebanon to the west. Syria is known for its rich history, ancient ruins, and diverse culture.
The official language of Syria is Arabic, which is also the most widely spoken language in the country. Kurdish, Armenian, and Aramaic are also spoken by smaller communities.
The currency of Syria is the Syrian Pound (SYP), which is divided into 100 piastres.
Due to ongoing conflicts and travel restrictions, there are currently no direct flights from the UK to Syria.
Syria is in the Eastern European Time (EET) time zone, which is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2).
The main airport in Syria is the Damascus International Airport, which is located approximately 20 km southeast of the capital city, Damascus. The address of the airport is:
Damascus International Airport Al Mazzeh, Damascus Syrian Arab Republic