Syria
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 185,180 km²
- Capital
- Damascus
- ISO
- SY
What the flag means
The Pan-Arab colors of red, white, black, and green are said to come from the flag of the Arab Revolt and the flags of past Islamic dynasties. The two green stars are said to stand for the two regions of the United Arab Republic, formed with Egypt in 1958.
Fun facts
- FlagSyria’s flag has 3 horizontal stripes with stars, using the Pan-Arab colors red, white, black, and green.
- GeographyThe Euphrates, which flows out of Turkey, crosses Syria and continues into Iraq.
- CultureSyria’s capital, Damascus, is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
- Culture“Aleppo soap,” made from olive oil and laurel oil, is a traditional product of northern Syria.
