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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

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Syria
Thursday 18 June 2026 2:03pm
Updated information about regional tensions and conflict affecting Syria (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

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