⚠️ Palestine has a disputed international status. It is recognised as a sovereign state by 146 UN member states and holds UN non-member observer state status since 2012. GenerateCountry presents factual information neutrally and does not take a political position.
Palestine is a country in Western Asia, Asia. Its capital is Ramallah, with a population of approximately 5.4M and a total area of 6,020 km². The official language is Arabic and the currency is the Israeli Shekel / Jordanian Dinar.
📊 Quick Facts about Palestine
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Population
5.4M
total residents
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Total Area
6,020 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
897/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$18.5B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$3,400
per person
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Currency
Israeli Shekel / Jordanian Dinar
legal tender
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Language(s)
Arabic
official
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Coastline
40 km (Gaza Strip)
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+2
UTC offset
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Independence
1988 (declaration)
established
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Local Time in Ramallah
Palestine covers an area of 6,020 km² with a population density of 897/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $18.5B ($3,400 per capita) and gained independence in 1988 (declaration). It has a coastline of 40 km (Gaza Strip).
Did You Know?
Palestine is one of the oldest continuously inhabited regions on Earth, with settlements in Jericho dating back over 10,000 years — making it one of the earliest known human civilisations.
💡 Interesting Facts about Palestine
Jericho, located in the West Bank, is widely considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with evidence of settlement dating back over 10,000 years.
Palestine is recognised as a sovereign state by 146 of the 193 UN member states, making it one of the most widely recognised non-member observer states.
The Palestinian flag features black, white, green and red — colours shared across many Arab national flags, each representing historical Arab unity.
Olive trees are central to Palestinian culture and agriculture — some olive trees in the region are over 2,000 years old and still bear fruit today.
Palestine declared independence on 15 November 1988 in Algiers, a declaration that was swiftly recognised by dozens of countries around the world.
✈️ Travel Information for Palestine
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Best Time to Visit
March–May, September–November
Mediterranean along coast, arid in east
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Cost of Travel
💚 Low Budget
Budget — compared to global average
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Meal Cost
$5–12
average restaurant meal
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Hotel Cost
$40–100
per night
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Visa
Entry requirements vary significantly — check current conditions carefully before travel.
entry requirements
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Plug Type
Type C/H, 230V
electrical standard
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Driving Side
Right
side of the road
⚠️ Travel information is approximate and may change. Always verify visa requirements, entry rules and travel advisories with official government sources before travelling.
📍 Palestine on the Map
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📍 Ramallah, Palestine
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🏆 Palestine World Rankings
1st
Most Followed Cause
Palestine is one of the most widely followed political causes globally.
897
Population Density (per km²)
One of the most densely populated territories in the world.