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GeorgiavsSyria

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Syria is higher

Syria records 24,672,760, about 6.67× the other value.

Surface area

Syria is higher

Syria records 185,180 km², about 2.66× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Georgia is higher

Georgia records $34.19 billion, about 1.45× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇬🇪 Georgia3,699,557
🇸🇾 Syria24,672,760

Syria’s population is 567% larger than that of Georgia, a difference of 20,973,203.

Surface area

🇬🇪 Georgia69,700 km²
🇸🇾 Syria185,180 km²

Syria’s surface area is 166% larger than that of Georgia, a difference of 115,480 km².

Population density

🇬🇪 Georgia53.1 /km²
🇸🇾 Syria133 /km²

Syria’s population density is 151% higher than that of Georgia, a difference of 80.2 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇬🇪 Georgia$34.19 billion · 2024
🇸🇾 Syria$23.62 billion · 2022

Georgia’s nominal GDP is 45% larger than that of Syria, a difference of $10.57 billion.

GDP per capita

🇬🇪 Georgia$9,241 · 2024
🇸🇾 Syria$1,052 · 2022

Georgia’s GDP per capita is 779% higher than that of Syria, a difference of $8,190.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Tbilisi

Damascus

Population

3,699,557

24,672,760

Surface area

69,700 km²

185,180 km²

Population density

53.1 /km²

133 /km²

Nominal GDP

$34.19 billion · 2024

$23.62 billion · 2022

GDP per capita

$9,241 · 2024

$1,052 · 2022

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Western Asia

Currency

Georgian lari · GEL · ლ

Syrian pound · SYP · LS

Nationality

Georgian

Syrian

Phone code

+995

+963

Internet domain

.ge

.sy

ISO codes

GE / GEO

SY / SYR

Time zone

Asia/Tbilisi

Asia/Damascus

Native name

საქართველო

سوريا

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About Georgia

Nestled at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, Georgia enchants visitors with its dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient cities, and warm hospitality, offering a unique blend of tradition and modernity.

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About Syria

Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country situated in Western Asia, bordering the Mediterranean Sea and sharing land borders with Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon. Since 2011, the …

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Georgia & Syria: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Georgia?

The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi.

What is the population of Georgia?

Georgia has a recorded population of approximately 3,699,557 people.

How big is Georgia?

Georgia covers an area of about 69,700 km².

What is the population density of Georgia?

Georgia has a population density of roughly 53.1 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Georgia?

Georgia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $34.19 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Georgia?

Georgia has a GDP per capita of approximately $9,241.

What currency is used in Georgia?

Georgia uses the Georgian lari (GEL), with the symbol ლ.

Where is Georgia located?

Georgia is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Georgia?

The native name of Georgia is საქართველო.

What are people from Georgia called?

People from Georgia are referred to as Georgian.

What is the phone calling code for Georgia?

The international dialing code for Georgia is +995.

What is the internet domain for Georgia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Georgia is .ge.

What time zone is Georgia in?

Georgia uses the Asia/Tbilisi time zone.

What is Georgia known for?

Nestled at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, Georgia enchants visitors with its dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient cities, and warm hospitality, offering a unique blend of tradition and modernity.

What is the capital of Syria?

The capital of Syria is Damascus.

What is the population of Syria?

Syria has a recorded population of approximately 24,672,760 people.

How big is Syria?

Syria covers an area of about 185,180 km².

What is the population density of Syria?

Syria has a population density of roughly 133 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Syria?

Syria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $23.62 billion as of 2022.

What is the GDP per capita of Syria?

Syria has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,052.

What currency is used in Syria?

Syria uses the Syrian pound (SYP), with the symbol LS.

Where is Syria located?

Syria is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Syria?

The native name of Syria is سوريا.

What are people from Syria called?

People from Syria are referred to as Syrian.

What is the phone calling code for Syria?

The international dialing code for Syria is +963.

What is the internet domain for Syria?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Syria is .sy.

What time zone is Syria in?

Syria uses the Asia/Damascus time zone.

What is Syria known for?

Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country situated in Western Asia, bordering the Mediterranean Sea and sharing land borders with Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon. Since 2011, the …