Where is Damascus?
Damascus is the capital of Syria. Its population is about 1.6M inhabitants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Damascus located?
Damascus is a city in Damascus Governorate, Syria, located at 33.5102°N, 36.2913°E.
Which country is Damascus in?
Damascus is in Syria.
What is the population of Damascus?
The population of Damascus is approximately 1.6M inhabitants.
What region is Damascus in?
Damascus is located in the Damascus Governorate region of Syria.
What time zone is Damascus in?
Damascus is in the Asia/Damascus time zone.
What are the coordinates of Damascus?
The geographic coordinates of Damascus are 33.5102°N, 36.2913°E.
What cities are near Damascus?
Cities near Damascus include: Beirut.
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