Key facts
Syria is a country located in Western Asia. There are 5 countries (Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey) that Syria shares its borders with. The official language of Syria is Arabic. Traveling across Syria if English is your first (and only) language may be difficult due to language barriers.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Syria was ranked 89th out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Syria is Syrian pound (SYP). The pound (£) is subdivided into 100 piastre.
Syrian
Banknotes
£5£10£25£50£100£200£500£1000
Syrian
Coins
£1£2£5£10£25
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Syria is 16.48 Mbps and mobile is 21.15 Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Syria.8.22 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration No data available.
Socket types
There are 3 socket types used in Syria. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries. Type L is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Syria?
There are no Mariott hotels in Syria.
There are no Hilton hotels in Syria.
There are no IHG hotels in Syria.
There are no Best Western hotels in Syria.
There are no Radisson hotels in Syria.
There are no Accor hotels in Syria.
What fast food chains are present in Syria?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Syria.
The KFC chain does not operate in Syria.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Syria.
The Subway chain does not operate in Syria.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Syria.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Syria.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Damascus?
Weather data for Damascus (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Syria.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Syria
Sources
- Syria Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Syria (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is prohibited in all public places excluding entertainment and restaurants. Local limitations may apply in some areas.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)