National Symbols of Syria

Last updated on May 8th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

Syria, officially known as the Syrian Arab Republic is a country located in the Middle East in Western Asia. Damascus, the capital, is the major cultural center in the region. The majority of Syrians are Muslims, with a minority of Christians and Druze. Arabic is the official language while the Syrian Pound (SYP) is the national currency.

Syria was ruled by General Hafez Al Assad for three decades. Syria’s National Day is celebrated on the 17th of April marking the evacuation of French soldiers in Syria putting an end to the French mandate over the country.

The four national colors that appear on the Syrian flag are white, red, green, and black. The Syrian emblem is symbolized by the hawk of Quraish holding a shield with the Syrian National Flag. The national anthem “Ḥumāt ad-Diyār was written by Khalil Mardam Bey and the music was composed by Mohammed Flayfel.

Dabkeh, a traditional folk dance combining circular and line dancing, is popular all over Syria. Thus it is considered the national dance. Men’s national dress is a long gown called Kaftan while women wear a long robe known as Abaya.

Syria is known for its rich Middle Eastern cuisine. One of the most popular national dishes is Kibbeh which consists of bulgur mixed with ground meat and spices to be served in various ways. No gathering or visit is complete without coffee! Thus coffee is the most popular drink in the country.

The olive tree is not just the national tree of Syria, it is also a symbol of life and dignity. The fragrant Jasmine is the national flower. It is widely cultivated in Syria, to the extent that Damascus was called the City of Jasmine.

The Syrian Brown Bear is the national animal of Syria while the Northern Bald Ibis is the national bird.

Football is the most popular sport in the country; thus it’s Syria’s national sport.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Aramea
Official name(s)	Syrian Arab Republic
Alternative name(s)	Syrian Arab Republic
Regional location	Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Lebanon and Turkey
Country name etymology	Unknown
Climate	Mostly desert; hot, dry, sunny summers (June to August) and mild, rainy winters (December to February) along coast; cold weather with snow or sleet periodically in Damascus
Terrain	Primarily semiarid and desert plateau; narrow coastal plain; mountains in west
Population	17,500,658
National Day	17 Apr 1946
Language(s)	Arabic
Religion	Islam, Christianity, Druzism
Country code	+963
Literacy rate	80.8%
Currency	Syrian Pound
Capital city	Damascus
ISO	SYR
Domain(TLD)	.sy
Ethnicity	N/A
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Syrian
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	185,180 km² (71,500 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+2 (EET)
Average elevation	514 m (1,686 ft)
Coastline	193 km
Mains electricity	220 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Syria

Motto of Syria

Waḥdah, Ḥurrīyah, Ishtirākīyah- "Unity, Freedom, Socialism"

National animal of Syria

The National animal of Syria is Syrian Brown Bear

National flower of Syria

The National flower of Syria is Jasmine. Botanical name is Jasminum.

National bird of Syria

The National bird of Syria is Northern bald Ibis

Rest of the National symbols of Syria 👇

Neighbouring countries of Syria

Syrian Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Patience is the key to relief.

The cloth of shame does not warm and if it does, it does so only briefly

When we decided to trade coffins, people decided not to die.

Tell me your friends, and I’ll tell you who you are.

The land is cultivated by its own oxen.

In every village there is a path that leads to the mill.

Turn the pot upside down; the girl will still be like her mother.

Dwell not upon thy weariness, thy strength shall be according to the measure of thy desire.

With the lack of horses, we saddle the dogs!

God sends almonds to those without teeth!