What is the capital of Syria?
Damascus is the capital of Syria, in Asia.
Damascus is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities and is home to the Umayyad Mosque.
Where is Damascus?
Damascus is located at approximately 33.50° N, 36.30° E. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Beirut, Lebanon 84 km
- Amman, Jordan 176 km
- East Jerusalem, Palestine 216 km
- Jerusalem, Israel 218 km
- Nicosia, Cyprus 327 km