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Palestine

فلسطين

Western Asia, Asia

Arabic

Palestine (فلسطين) is a country in Western Asia, Asia. With a population of 5,483,450 and an area of 6,220 km², the capital city is Ramallah. The official language is Arabic. The national currency is the Egyptian pound (E£ EGP).

Quick Facts

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Ramallah
Capital
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5,483,450
Population
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6,220 km²
Area
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E£ EGP, ₪ ILS, JD JOD
Currency
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+970
Dial Code
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.ps, فلسطين.
TLD

Economy

Palestine has a GDP per capita of $2,592, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$2,592
GNI per Capita$2,710

Geography

Palestine is located in Western Asia at coordinates 31.90°N, 35.20°E. It shares borders with 3 countries. The highest point is Mount Nabi Yunis at 1,026 m.

ContinentAsia
Coordinates31.90°N, 35.20°E
🏔️ Highest PointMount Nabi Yunis
1,026 m
🏞️ Longest RiverJordan River
252 km
TimezonesUTC+02:00
BordersISREGYJOR

UNESCO World Heritage

Palestine is home to 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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3

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Palestine, including Dura International Stadium with a capacity of 18,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumDura International Stadium
18,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Palestine

What is the capital of Palestine?
The capital of Palestine is Ramallah.
What is the population of Palestine?
Palestine has a population of approximately 5,483,450 people.
What currency does Palestine use?
Palestine uses the Egyptian pound (E£ EGP).
What language is spoken in Palestine?
The official language of Palestine is Arabic.
What is the area of Palestine?
Palestine covers a total area of 6,220 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Palestine?
The GDP per capita of Palestine is approximately $2,592.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Palestine have?
Palestine has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)