Syria Neighbouring Countries and Middle Eastern Borders
Syria’s Neighboring Countries
To get a feel for Syria’s geography, it’s all about which countries rub shoulders with it. Each neighbor—there’s some history, politics, and social tales to tell, with effects felt on both sides of the fence.
Northern Border
Up north, you got Turkey. Not always on friendly terms with Syria, things got frosty when Turkey shut its embassy in Damascus back in 2012. The messy situation has sent over 3.4 million Syrians packing to Turkey.
| Descriptor | Data |
|---|---|
| Country | Turkey |
| Refugees | 3.4 million |
| Embassies | Closed in 2012 |
Eastern and Southeastern Borders
Then, casting a shadow to the east and southeast, is Iraq. This border’s no stranger to commotion, with folks moving back and forth thanks to the trouble in both lands.
| Descriptor | Data |
|---|---|
| Country | Iraq |
| Refugees | Significant movement |
Southern Border
Heading south, there’s Jordan. Loads of Syrians have headed this way to escape the heat back home, swelling the number of refugees down in Jordan. So many, in fact, half of Syria’s population has been displaced, with Jordan catching a good chunk of them.
| Descriptor | Data |
|---|---|
| Country | Jordan |
| Refugees | Significant influx |
Southwest Border
Swing around to the southwest and you’ll find Lebanon. It’s got its fair share of Syrian refugees, over 3.4 million to be precise. This influx is testing Lebanon’s patience and wallet, with its infrastructure straining under the weight.
| Descriptor | Data |
|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon |
| Refugees | 3.4 million |
Western Border
Over to the west, Syria cozies up to both Lebanon and Israel. The Syrian drama sends ripples over to Lebanon, worsening life for refugees there.
| Descriptor | Data |
|---|---|
| Countries | Lebanon, Israel |
| Refugee Impact | Significant |
Impact on Neighboring Countries
This ongoing saga in Syria has sent more than 5.4 million Syrians over the borders, mostly into friendly territories like Jordan and Lebanon. These countries find themselves wrestling with all sorts of challenges as they grow to accommodate the influx, testing their services and resources to their limits.
| Country | Refugees | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 3.4 million | Social and economic strain |
| Jordan | Significant influx | Infrastructure challenges |
| Lebanon | 3.4 million | Deteriorating conditions |
Eager for more tidbits on neighboring countries? Check out our articles on Tunisia’s buddies or those rubbing shoulders with Saudi Arabia.