where is damascus

Damascus is the capital of Syria , in the southwestern part of the country. It sits near the Anti-Lebanon Mountains , on the edge of the Syrian Desert, and is about 50 miles (80 kilometers) inland from the Mediterranean Sea.

Quick Scoop

• Country: Syria.

• Region: Southwestern Syria.

• Nearby landmarks: Anti-Lebanon Mountains and the Barada River oasis.

• Coordinates: about 33.51306°N, 36.29194°E.

Damascus is also widely known as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.