Western Asia
Syria (SYR)
5 series · 8 pieces · 5 with images
75% of Syria pieces in collection (6 / 8)
Series complete 3 · partial 0 · wanted 2 · of 5 series
StatusCurrent state
CapitalDamascus
LanguageArabic
CurrencySyrian pound
First emission31 August 1958
Scouting since1912
AssociationScouts of Syria
The issuing authority
Syria issued its first postage stamps in 1919. They are produced by the national postal administration. The capital is Damascus. Current issues are denominated in Syrian pound.
Scouting
The national Scout organisation is Scouts of Syria, with origins in 1912. It is the body recognised by the World Organization of the Scout Movement (member since 2008).
