Palestine is located in the Middle East, bordering Israel to the west and north, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest. It consists of two se ...
Palestine has a long and complex history marked by ancient civilizations, religious significance, and ongoing political conflict. The modern Palestini ...
Longitude: 35.2
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Palestine:
9,506.589 km
Terrain:
The terrain of the West Bank includes rocky hills and fertile valleys, while the Gaza Strip is mainly flat with sand dunes and coastal plains.
Natural Resources:
Natural resources include arable land, limestone, and small amounts of natural gas off the Gaza coast.
Industries:
Key industries include agriculture (especially olives, citrus, and vegetables), textiles, and handicrafts. The economy faces significant challenges due to political instability and restrictions on movement and trade.
Population: 4,803,269
The population is distributed unevenly, with dense urban areas like Gaza City in the Gaza Strip and Ramallah in the West Bank. Rural areas and refugee camps also have significant populations.
Area: 6,220 km2
The combined area of the West Bank and Gaza Strip is slightly smaller than the state of Delaware.
The West Bank features a varied landscape of hills and valleys, while the Gaza Strip is predominantly flat with sand dunes and fertile agricultural land along the coast. The Jordan River and the Dead Sea are significant geographical features.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ara | Arabic |
Arabic is the official language, but Hebrew and English are also widely understood and used in various contexts.
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EGP | Egyptian pound | £ |
| ILS | Israeli new shekel | ₪ |
| JOD | Jordanian dinar | JD |
Capital City: Ramallah
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 5:41 pm (GMT+02:00)
Visiting Palestine
You're in for a treat! Palestine is a fascinating place to explore, especially from March to May, September to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Historic sites and monuments
- Unique cultural traditions
- Political instability and security concerns
- Limited infrastructure and services
- Health and safety concerns
- 4HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Palestinian cuisine features rice, meat, and vegetables.
- Popular dishes include maqluba, musakhan, and falafel.
- Freshly baked bread and local sweets are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Old City of Jerusalem
- Explore the Dead Sea
- Visit Bethlehem
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