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Syria Neighboring Countries

Syria is located in Western Asia (Asia), with its capital in Damascus. The official language is Arabic. The currency is Syrian pound.

What are the neighboring countries of Syria? Syria shares land borders with 5 countries. These Syria neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Syria at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Syria neighboring countries are: Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan and Iraq. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Syria and its border countries. The map highlights Syria in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Syria

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Syria?

Syria shares land borders with 5 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Syria?

The neighboring countries of Syria are: Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan and Iraq.

Which other countries in Asia have the same number of neighbors as Syria?

Countries in Asia with 5 land borders: Laos, Israel, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Myanmar, Jordan.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than Syria?

Countries in Asia with more than 5 land borders: Turkey, China, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, India.

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than Syria?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 5 land borders: Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Turkmenistan, Lebanon, South Korea, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, and 25 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Syria?

The capitals of countries bordering Syria are:
  • Turkey: Ankara
  • Lebanon: Beirut
  • Israel: Jerusalem
  • Jordan: Amman
  • Iraq: Baghdad

What are the country codes of Syria's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Syria's neighbors are:
  • Turkey: TR (ISO 2) / TUR (ISO 3)
  • Lebanon: LB (ISO 2) / LBN (ISO 3)
  • Israel: IL (ISO 2) / ISR (ISO 3)
  • Jordan: JO (ISO 2) / JOR (ISO 3)
  • Iraq: IQ (ISO 2) / IRQ (ISO 3)