What is the capital of Syria?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium General Knowledge question asks: What is the capital of Syria? The correct choice is B. Damascus. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Phnom Penh
Why not A: “Phnom Penh” does not fit this question. The answer is Damascus.
- B. Damascus ✓
- C. Ulaanbaatar
Why not C: “Ulaanbaatar” does not fit this question. The answer is Damascus.
- D. Manama
Why not D: “Manama” does not fit this question. The answer is Damascus.
Correct answer
B. Damascus
Explanation
Damascus is the value that answers “What is the capital of Syria” (option B). Option A (Phnom Penh) does not fit this question. Option C (Ulaanbaatar) does not fit this question. Option D (Manama) does not fit this question. For this General Knowledge question, the accepted answer is Damascus.
Source: CIA World Factbook / World Almanac 2026
Tags: General Knowledge, Capitals, Asia, Syria
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