🇸🇾Syria Political Stability: 0.1/100

Syria is located in the Middle East, bordered by Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, and the Mediterranean Sea. The country covers an area of 185,180 km² and features diverse terrain, including coastal plains, mountains, arid plateaus, and fertile river valleys. The climate varies from humid Mediterranean along the coast to arid desert in the east, with significant agricultural regions near the Euphrates, Orontes, and Khabur rivers.

Syria has a population of approximately 6.7 million people, many of whom are internally displaced due to ongoing conflict. The country has a diverse ethnic composition, but Arabic is the official language. The population has faced significant challenges, including food insecurity and economic hardship due to the civil war.

World Bank governance: rule of law 0th percentile, corruption control 0th percentile, political stability 0th percentile.

Syria's strongest governance dimension is Regulatory Quality at 0/100, placing it in the bottom quartile globally. This suggests the government can formulate and implement sound regulations that support private sector development.

The weakest dimension is Control of Corruption at 0/100. Corruption remains a significant governance challenge, potentially affecting everyday interactions with government institutions.

The narrow spread across all six indicators points to consistent governance performance. Countries with even governance profiles tend to offer predictable environments for travelers and businesses alike.

Syria's fragile governance environment presents real challenges for travelers. Institutional capacity is severely limited across most dimensions. Visitors should expect minimal government services, potential interactions with corruption, and limited recourse through legal systems. Travel to Syria requires extensive preparation and risk awareness.

The U.S. State Department currently rates Syria as Level 4 (Do Not Travel). Elevated advisory levels combined with governance data paint a fuller picture of conditions on the ground that travelers should consider.