Syria

• Full name: The Syrian Arab Republic
• Population: 21.1 million (2012)
• Capital: Damascus
• Area: 185,180 sq km (71,498 sq miles)
• Major language: Arabic
• Major religions: Islam, Christianity
• Life expectancy: 74 years (men), 78 years (women)
• Monetary unit: 1 Syrian pound = 100 piastres
• Main exports: Oil, gas
• GNI per capita: US $2,750 (2010)
• Internet domain: .sy

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