Capital: Damascus
Population: 23,228,545 (estimated in 2015)
Currency: Syrian pound (SYP)
Official Language: Arabic
Unofficial Languages: Kurdish, Armenian, French, Aramaic, Circassian, English
Main Religion: Islam
Ethnic Groups: Arab, Kurds, Armenians, and others
Largest Cities: Aleppo, Damascus, Homs, Hama
Main Sport: Football, Basketball, Tennis, Swimming
Political System: Authoritarian Regime
