Aleppo

Name: Aleppo
Address: West Asia, Syria

West Asia, Syria

Syria

People from Aleppo are called:

Male/General:

Aleppine

Pronunciation:

/əˈlɛpoʊ/

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Population:: 2,098,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Syria
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From ancient Semitic root. The demonym is 'Aleppine'.

About Aleppo

One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Historically major trading center on Silk Road.
Severely damaged during Syrian civil war.
Known for ancient souqs and historic citadel.
UNESCO World Heritage Site (in danger).

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Damascus

310 km south

People are called:

Damascene

Ankara

660 km north

People are called:

Ankarite

Istanbul

1,000 km north

People are called:

Istanbulite

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,098,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Syria
Region:: West Asia

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