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Palestine

State of Palestine

Region

Asia • Western Asia

Capital

Ramallah

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Population
4,803,269
Area
6,220 km²
Time Zone
UTC+02:00
Top-Level Domain
.ps

About Palestine

Palestine is a country located in Asia, specifically in the Western Asia region. Its capital city is Ramallah. With a population of 4,803,269, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 6,220 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 772.23 people per square kilometer, it is densely populated.

The official language of Palestine is Arabic, .

The currencies used in Palestine are the Egyptian pound (E£), Israeli new shekel (₪) and Jordanian dinar (JD).

In Palestine, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+02:00 time zone.

Palestine shares its borders with 3 countries: Israel, Egypt and Jordan.

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Coat of Arms of Palestine

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Ramallah, Jerusalem
  • Continent: Asia
  • Native Name: فلسطين
  • Demonym: Palestinian
  • Top Level Domain: .ps, فلسطين.
  • Calling Code: +970
  • Independence: Dependent territory
  • Start of Week: Sunday

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