This document discusses the location and demographics of Syria. It notes that Syria borders Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel. It provides statistics on Syrian households during the ongoing conflict, such as 50% of family members being children under 18, 34% of households having no income, and 72% of households being in debt. It also outlines that the conflict began in 2011 and involved protesters demanding changes to presidential leadership and an end to over four decades of one-party rule.