Countries bordering Syria

Syria shares land borders with 5 countries. Located in Western Asia, Syria has a geographic position that connects it with several nations of the region. The bordering countries are: Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon.

Bordering Countries

Region

Asia

Population

25.62M

Neighbors Population

159.14M

Complete list

Country	Capital	Population	Area	Region
Turkey	Ankara	85.66M	783,562 km²	Asia
Iraq	Baghdad	46.12M	438,317 km²	Asia
Jordan	Amman	11.73M	89,342 km²	Asia
Israel	Jerusalem	10.13M	21,937 km²	Asia
Lebanon	Beirut	5.49M	10,452 km²	Asia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What countries border Syria?

Syria shares land borders with 5 countries: Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon.

How many countries border Syria?

Syria has 5 neighboring countries that share a land border with it.

What region is Syria in?

Syria is located in Western Asia.

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