Geography
Palestine is in Western Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 31.9, 35.2; it has Egypt, Israel, Jordan.
Neighboring countries: Egypt, Israel, Jordan
Asia
Palestine
Palestine is a country in Western Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Ramallah
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Western Asia
- Population
- 5.5 million
- Area
- 6,220 km²
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP)
- Official language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +970
- Internet TLD
- .ps
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
Palestine map preview: 31.90, 35.20
People and Culture
Palestine uses Arabic in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Palestine varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Palestine is recorded with the official name State of Palestine. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Ramallah
- Western Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Ramallah
- Time zone data: UTC+02:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Palestine is grouped under Asia.
- Palestine has a listed area of 6,220 km².
- Palestine is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Palestine
What is the capital of Palestine?
The capital of Palestine is Ramallah.
What continent is Palestine in?
Palestine is in Asia.
What currency does Palestine use?
Palestine uses the Egyptian pound.
What language is spoken in Palestine?
Arabic is listed for Palestine in this database.