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Palestine

Asia Β· 5.4 million

About Palestine

Palestine, officially the State of Palestine, is a sovereign country located in Asia, specifically within the Western Asia subregion. Its capital and largest urban centre is Ramallah, and the country is home to approximately 5.5 million people. In its native language, the country is known as β€œΩΩ„Ψ³Ψ·ΩŠΩ†β€. Arabic serves as the primary official language, shaping daily communication, education, government, and media throughout Palestine. The official currency in circulation is the Egyptian pound (EΒ£), used for all domestic transactions and price-tagged goods. Palestine is widely recognised for ancient Jericho, Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity and olive harvests. People from Palestine are referred to as Palestinian.

Geography & climate

Palestine covers approximately 6,220 kmΒ² of territory, making it a small country by land area. It shares land borders with 3 neighbouring countries β€” a position that has historically influenced migration patterns, regional politics, and cross-border commerce. Geographically, Palestine sits in the Northern and Eastern Hemisphere, at roughly 31.9Β° N, 35.2Β° E. Standard civil time follows UTC+02:00 year-round, simplifying scheduling for residents and visitors alike. The prevailing climate of Palestine can be summarised as: mediterranean & jordan valley with mild & dry. Local weather patterns naturally vary by altitude, latitude, and proximity to oceans or mountain ranges.

People, language & society

With roughly 5.5 million inhabitants, Palestine is a modestly populated country. The principal spoken language is Arabic, which dominates public life, schooling, signage, and the workplace. Locals refer to their homeland as β€œΩΩ„Ψ³Ψ·ΩŠΩ†β€, a name with linguistic and historical roots that long predate modern borders. Citizens are formally known in English as Palestinian, a demonym that appears in passports, official documents, and international reporting. Economically, the Egyptian pound (EΒ£) and the Israeli new shekel (β‚ͺ) and the Jordanian dinar (JD) is the medium of exchange used by households and businesses, with exchange rates monitored by the country's central monetary authority.

Quick facts at a glance

Practical travel & daily-life info

Visitors planning a trip to Palestine should familiarise themselves with the capital, Ramallah, the local time zone (UTC+02:00), the local currency (Egyptian pound / Israeli new shekel / Jordanian dinar). The international dialling prefix is +970, which is required when phoning a Palestine number from abroad. Vehicles drive on the right side of the road, an important detail for anyone renting a car or crossing a land border by vehicle. The country's top-level internet domain is .ps, used by local businesses, government sites, and many news organisations. The working week traditionally starts on Sunday, which affects business hours, banking, and public holidays.

Government & global standing

Palestine is administered as a dependency or constituent territory rather than a fully independent state, while still appearing distinctly on world maps and in many international rankings. It is not currently a member of the United Nations, though it may engage with international bodies through observer status or regional organisations. On the global stage, Palestine is generally classified within the Asia region and more specifically the Western Asia subregion, alongside neighbouring states with shared geographic, historical, or economic ties. GlobeIQ groups it under "Middle East" for the purposes of the game's regional hint.

Bordering countries

Palestine shares land borders with 3 countries. Click any neighbour to read about it:

Did you know?

Jericho in the West Bank is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world β€” archaeology shows people have lived there for at least 10,000 years.

Palestine in the GlobeIQ atlas

Inside the GlobeIQ game, Palestine appears as a tougher puzzle reserved for geography fans who can pick up subtler hints. When the daily puzzle selects this country, players progressively unlock six hints β€” silhouette, climate and terrain, number of land borders, region, "known for" tagline, and finally the capital city β€” before a flag reveal confirms the answer. On its trophy card, Palestine carries the personality tags β€œπŸ«’ Olive Harvest” and β€œπŸ›οΈ Ancient Jericho”, short flavour labels chosen to evoke the country's most recognisable cultural signatures. Adding Palestine to your personal atlas is one of 195 small wins on the road to a complete world map. Each correctly guessed nation also contributes to your running streak and unlocks milestone celebrations at 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 collected countries.

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