What Are People From Syria Called?

Name: Syria
Address: West Asia, Syria

West Asia, Syria

Syria

People from Syria are called:

People from Syria are called Syrian.

Demonym:

Syrian

Pronunciation:

/ˈsɪriən/

About Syria

Capital city: Damascus, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.
Cradle of civilization in the Fertile Crescent.
Home to ancient cities like Palmyra and Aleppo.
Currently facing ongoing civil conflict since 2011.
Rich cultural heritage with diverse ethnic and religious groups.

Quick Facts

Population:: 23,227,014 (2024 est.)
Country:: Syria
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From ancient 'Assyria'. The demonym 'Syrian' refers to the people of Syria.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Turkey

north of Syria

People are called:

Turkish

Iraq

east of Syria

People are called:

Iraqi

Lebanon

west of Syria

People are called:

Lebanese

Quick Facts

Population:: 23,227,014 (2024 est.)
Country:: Syria
Region:: West Asia

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