Countries that border Syria
Syria shares land borders with 5 countries: Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Syria's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Syria
- CapitalDamascus
- RegionWestern Asia
- Land borders5
- Area185,180 km²
- Population25,620,000
- ISO codeSY
Learning Syria on the map
Knowing which countries border Syria is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Syria and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Syria?
Syria borders 5 countries: Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey.
Which countries share a border with Syria?
The countries bordering Syria are: Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey.
What is the capital of Syria?
The capital of Syria is Damascus.