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Syria
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Time Zone (GMT):+2
Population:17,951,639
Capital City:Damascus
Largest City:Aleppo
Currency:Syrian Pound = 100 qirsh
Currency Code:SYP
Banknote Denominations:50 / 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000
Exchangeable Currencies:All major

GOV.UK Travel Advice

Syria
Wednesday 2 September 2026 2:13pm
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