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Syrian Arab Republic 
| Capital: | Damascus |
| Population: | 18,448,752 |
| Area: | 185,180 sq km |
| Climate: | mostly desert; hot, dry, sunny summers (June to August) and mild, rainy winters (December to February) along coast; cold weather with snow or sleet periodically in Damascus |
| Languages: | Arabic (official); Kurdish, Armenian, Aramaic, Circassian widely understood; French, English somewhat understood |
| Currency: | Syrian pound (SYP) |
| Government: | republic under military regime |
| Religions: | Sunni Muslim 74%, Alawite, Druze, and other Muslim sects 16%, Christian (various sects) 10%, Jewish (tiny communities in Damascus, Al Qamishli, and Aleppo) |
Source: CIA World Factbook 2007 |
