SYRIA (AD 1946–1958},{1961–) State, capitalist (AD 1946–1958 — the Syrian Republic, from AD 1961 — the Syrian Arab Republic). (Formed on the territory of modern Syria in the mandated territory of the League of Nations under the control of France Syria (fr.) April 17, 1946 United with Egypt, forming the state of the United Arab Republic (UAR)}. {withdrew from the UAR). The capital is Damascus.