This is the 1158th most frequent Swedish word.
syrien
Syrien: Syria (a country in the Middle East).
Here, 'Syrien' is used as a proper noun to refer to the country Syria.
Syrien är ett land i Mellanöstern.
Syria is a country in the Middle East.
In this sentence, 'Syrien' is used as a location that someone visited, demonstrating its geographic usage.
Min vän har besökt Syrien flera gånger.
My friend has visited Syria several times.
This usage of 'Syrien' refers to the context of events occurring in the country, linking the word to political or societal discussions.