⚠️ 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.

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Western Asia · Asia

Palestine

Q: What continent is Palestine in?

Palestine is in Asia, in the Western Asia region.

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Capital

Ramallah

Population

5.4M

Area

6,020 km²

Language

Arabic

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.

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✈️ 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

Budget

vs global average

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Visa

Entry requirements vary significantly, check current conditions carefully before travel.

entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

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📍 Palestine on the Map

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📍 Ramallah, Palestine

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🏆 Palestine World Rankings

1^st

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.

🏛 Must-See Places in Palestine

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