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Population 5.5 million
GDP/Capita $2,592
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Last Updated Apr 23, 2026
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About PalestineOverview, geography, and key facts
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Palestine, officially the State of Palestine, is a country in West Asia. It encompasses the Israeli-occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip, collectively known as the Palestinian territories, or occupied Palestinian territory. The territories share the vast majority of their borders with Israel, with the West Bank bordering Jordan to the east and the Gaza Strip bordering Egypt to the southwest. It has a total land area of 6,020 square kilometers (2,320 sq mi) while its population exceeds five million. Its proclaimed capital is Jerusalem, while Ramallah serves as its de facto administrative center. Gaza was its largest city prior to evacuations in 2023.

Capital Ramallah
Population 5.5 million
Area 6,220 km²
Languages Arabic
Currency Egyptian pound (EGP)
GDP/Capita $2,592
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API

Currency & Economy

Currency
Egyptian pound (EGP)
GDP
$13.7B
GDP per Capita
$2,592

Development

Life Expectancy
65.2 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Asia
Capital
Ramallah
Area
6,220 km²
Population
5,483,450
Timezone
UTC+02:00
Languages
Arabic
Calling Code
+970
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
PS