General Information Essential identifiers, names, and flag. | Common Name State of Palestine |
Geography Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders. | N: 32.5464, S: 31.2165, W: 34.2167, E: 35.5733 Terrain flat to rolling, sand- and dune-covered coastal plain Climate temperate, mild winters, dry and warm to hot summers |
Administrative & Political Essential political and administrative details. | Government Type Autonomous Area Time zone UTC +2 hours (During Daylight Saving Time, it shifts to UTC +3 hours) |
Population & Society Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information. | Urban Areas Al MawasiBethlehemGazaHebronJeninJerichoNablusRamallah Distribution population concentrated in major cities, particularly Gaza City in the north Literacy Rate 98% (2022 est.) |
National Symbols National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers. | National Dish Arab salad, Falafel, Mujaddara, Musakhan, Hummus with tahini |
Economy Currency, GDP, and other key economic information. | Currency ILS – New Israeli Shekel (₪)JOD – Jordanian Dinar (د.أ)GDP $27.446 billion (2023 est.) Measurement Units Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C) |
Infrastructure Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce. | |