Geography & Landmarks
Syria’s capital city - one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
What is Damascus?
Syria gained independence following this major global conflict.
What is World War II?
This art form, often used to express national identity and emotion, is one of Syria’s cultural treasures.
What is poetry?
The official name of the country.
What is the Syrian Arab Republic?
The city where the revolution began after children were arrested for graffiti.
What is Daraa?
Syria shares borders with these five countries.
What are Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine?
This empire’s capital was in Damascus, marking one of the golden ages of Islamic civilization.
What is the Umayyad Empire?
A popular Syrian street food of seasoned meat wrapped in bread.
What is shawarma?
In early 2025, this political party was officially dissolved after the regime change.
What is the Ba’ath Party?
Around this many Syrians remain displaced or refugees worldwide.
What is about 6.5 million?
Syria’s largest city, famous for its ancient citadel and vibrant souqs.
What is Aleppo?
Syria and Egypt briefly united under this name in 1958.
What is the United Arab Republic?
Syria is known for this sweet dessert made of layered pastry, nuts, and syrup.
What is baklava?
The 2011 movement that called for reform and democracy.
What is the Arab Spring?
Neighboring country that hosts the most Syrian refugees.
What is Turkey?
This coastal city has been reviving tourism with its Mediterranean beaches.
What is Latakia?
This region, occupied since 1967, remains a point of dispute between Syria and Israel.
What are the Golan Heights?
This traditional Syrian instrument is often used in folk music and storytelling.
What is the oud?
In 2025, Syria adopted this major constitutional amendment aimed at limiting presidential terms and expanding parliament’s authority.
What is the New Syrian Constitution?
In 2025, Syrians celebrated this milestone as a symbol of resilience and a step toward rebuilding international ties.
What is the lifting of major international sanctions on Syria?
The desert covering much of Syria is part of this larger region.
What is the Syrian Desert (part of the Arabian Desert)?
This UNESCO site in central Syria was severely damaged during the war but is now undergoing restoration.
What is Palmyra?
A new generation of Syrian filmmakers and musicians is emerging from this city known for its resilience and art scene.
What is Aleppo?
This new generation of activists and youth groups inside and outside Syria are working toward rebuilding civil society and national unity.
Who are the Syrian youth reform movements?
The symbol used by Syrians celebrating a sense of regained stability and national pride in 2024–2025.
What is an eagle?