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Damascus Governorate

Discover Damascus, a city that's like a giant playground surrounded by more fun!

Images

Damascus in Syria (+Golan hatched)

Damascus in Syria (+Golan hatched)

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Close Reconnaissance Vehicles - MOWAG gate - UNDOF
Iranian shia pilgrims, Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque, Damascus Governorate, Syria
Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque, Damascus Governorate, Syria - 2
Ancient City of Damascus Municipality, Damascus Subdistrict, Damascus District, Damascus Governorate, Syria (CAPELLA C14 SP GEO HH 20241124010831 20241124010858)
Flag of Damascus
Emblem of Damascus Governorate (from 2024)
Emblem of Damascus
House of St Ananias, Damascus.
St. Thecla Monastery, Ma'loula, Syria
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Approaching the House of St Ananias, Hanania Street, Damascus.

Key Facts

Location
Syria.
Population
About 2,503,000 people.
Area
Around 107 square kilometers.
Capital City
Damascus.
Languages
Arabic.
Fun Fact
Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world!

Where is Damascus?

Imagine a special box inside a bigger box! That's kind of like Damascus Governorate. It's one of the 14 parts of Syria, and it's like a tiny, super-important island that's only made of one big city: Damascus!

This city is the capital, which means it's the main boss city of all of Syria. It's completely hugged by another area called Rif Dimashq Governorate, like a cozy blanket. It’s a place full of history and life!

How Big is This City-Place?

Damascus Governorate is not super huge, but it's packed with people! It's about the size of 15 soccer fields put together. That might sound small, but there are more people living here than you can count on all your fingers and toes, and then some!

It’s around 2.5 million people, which is like if every single kid in your whole country lived in just this one city. Wow! It shows how important this place is.

What's It Like to Live Here?

Since Damascus Governorate is just the city of Damascus, life is all about the city! People here speak Arabic, which is a beautiful language with a special alphabet. The city itself is super old, one of the oldest cities in the whole world!

Imagine a place that people have lived in for thousands and thousands of years. That's longer than your grandparents' grandparents' grandparents! It’s a place where old stories meet new adventures every single day.

What Do People Do All Day?

In Damascus, people work hard and play hard! They have shops, restaurants, and places where they make things. Because it's the capital city, lots of important decisions happen here.

People also love to share their culture, which means their traditions, music, and delicious food. It’s a busy place where everyone works together to make the city a special home for millions of people. They also learn a lot in schools!

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