an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization
"Syria, located at the east end of the Mediterranean, is home to some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization."
A country in the Middle East. Official name: Syrian Arab Republic.
"Syria is a country in the Middle East whose official name is the Syrian Arab Republic."
The name Syria comes from Ancient Greek, where it originally meant "Assyria." After the Assyrians conquered the region known as Aram, Greeks began using this name for the territory that is now modern Syria.