What is the capital of Syria?
The capital of Syria is Damascus
Damascus is the capital city and seat of government of Syria, a country in Western Asia. Syria uses the ISO codes SY and SYR, and its international dialling code is +963. The currency in use is the Syrian pound (SYP).
For the full profile of Syria, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Syria country page. The country has an estimated population of 25,620,427 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Syria
- Capital: Damascus
- Region: Western Asia
- Currency: Syrian pound (SYP)
- Calling code: +963
- Flag emoji: 🇸🇾
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Syria?
The capital of Syria is Damascus.
Is Damascus the largest city in Syria?
Damascus is the capital of Syria and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Damascus?
Damascus, like the rest of Syria, uses the Syrian pound (SYP, symbol £).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.