Damascus is the capital of Syria. Damascus forms its own governorate and is also the capital of the Rif Dimashq governorate. It is one of the oldest cities in the world, possibly THE oldest surviving city in the world. 1.8 million people live in the city, making it the second largest city in Syria after Aleppo. About 2.8 million people live in the governorate (2010). Colloquially, the city is called Sham.
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