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Palestine

History

The PLO proclaimed the Palestinian Declaration of Independence in Algiers.
Sovereignty dispute with Israel marked a step in Palestine's sovereign statehood.
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CapitalRamallah
Population5.5M
Area6,020 km2
CurrencyEgyptian pound

Short facts

RegionWestern Asia / Middle East
LanguageArabic
Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Bethlehem: Birthplace of Jesus, with the Church of the Nativity over the traditional manger site.
  • Jericho: One of the world's oldest cities, in the Jordan Valley below sea level.
  • Ramallah: Cultural and administrative capital with art galleries and a vibrant cafe scene.

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Planning questions

What is Palestine known for?Bethlehem, Jericho, Ramallah.
What is the capital?Ramallah.
Which language is useful?Arabic.
When is the national day?15 November (Declaration of Independence).
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

Use Ramallah as the first planning anchor for Palestine, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

Food & drink

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Known for

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