The capital of Syria is Damas. As of 1995, Syria had a population of 14.7 million governed by a military presidential regime. 1994 gross national product and per capita income were, respectively, $17 billion and $1250. Per capita income declined by 2.4% per year over the period 1985-94. In 1994, Syria owed $20.6 billion, then being serviced at $1.53 billion. For the same year, Syria exported $5.332 billion in goods and services and imported $5.979 billion. As of 1995, the population was growing in size by 3.3% annually. In 1992-93, life expectancy at birth was 67.1 years, the infant mortality rate was 39 per 1000 births, 90% had access to health services, and 74% had access to drinkable water. Other data are presented on the country's topography, climate and vegetation, demographics, principal cities, population distribution, religions, political structure, economics and finances, foreign commerce, and transportation and communications.