Key Information on Syria
- Population: 17.7 million
- GDP: $84.0 billion
- Literacy Rate: 84.6%
- Main Religion: Islam (Sunni)
- Average Age: 24.1 years
- Land Area: 187,038 km2
- Birthrate: 2.40
- Official Language: Arabic
Random Fact
The Syrian desert, known as the 'Eastern Desert,' covers a significant portion of the country's eastern region.