Syria
State
The Syrian Arab Republic is a state in the Middle East, located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The country borders Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Lebanon and Israel to the southwest. Its territory is 185,180 km², and its population in 2025 is estimated at over 23.5 million people. The capital and largest city is Damascus, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. From March 15, 2011, to December 8, 2024, the country experienced a civil war, after which a provisional government was formed.
2023
Syria restored its membership in the League of Arab States after a 12-year hiatus
2024
A rapid offensive by rebel forces began, leading to significant changes in the country
2024
Syrian rebels successfully captured major cities, including Aleppo
2024
The capital Damascus fell and the previous president fled
2024
The long-lasting civil war in the country ended
2024
A provisional government was formed to govern Syria
2024
Ukraine sent a humanitarian cargo of wheat flour to Syria
