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Country Name

Palestine

Country Code

PS

Country Calling Code

+970

Country Profile

Palestinian territories, a virtual guide to Gaza and the West Bank. "Palestinian territories" and "occupied Palestinian territories" (OPT or oPt) refers to the territories of the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip, which are occupied or otherwise under the control of Israel.

Capital Name

East Jerusalem

Languages

Arabic, Hebrew

Country Currency

New Israeli Shekel (ILS)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +2h

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Population

4.2 million (2012)

Country Area

360 km², West Bank 5,860 km²

Place to Visit

Hisham’s Palace Khan al-Umdan Abraham Mosque Haram al-Sharif Herodyon Church of the Holy Sepulchre Gethsemane Zedekiah’s Cave Ruins at Sebastia

News

WAFA - Palestine News Agency News in Arabic, English, French and Hebrew. Al-Ayyam Ramallah-based daily newspaper (in Arabic) Al Hayat Al Jadedah Official National Authority Newspaper. (in Arabic) Al-Quds Jerusalem-based with largest-circulation (in Arabic) Middle East Monitor Middle East Monitor (MEMO) is a news outlet largely focused on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Palestinian Information Center The Voice of Palestine. Palestine Report News in English. Palestine Media Center (PMC) Official news from the National Authority.

Art Culture

Baha' Boukhari Web site A Palestinian cartoonist's work. Breaking the Ice Extreme Peace Mission, an Israeli-Palestinian expedition to Antarctica. Kamilya Jubran Information and music clips by the Palestinian singer Kamilya Jubran. Palestinian Association for Cultural Exchange Palestinian NGO with a mission to promote Palestinian culture. Paltel Virtual Gallery Offers a window on contemporary Palestinian art. The Popular Art Centre (PAC) A Palestinian NGO, a leading cultural Centre and a forum for local dance groups, musicians and artists.

Economy Business

Bank Of Palestine Palestine's leading bank. Palestinian Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture Umbrella organization of the Palestinian business community, the site provides information about federations and chambers. Paltrade The Trade Development Center represents the private sector business of Palestine.

Transport

Jerusalem The Municipality of Jerusalem (Israeli site). Jerusalem Tourism Official tourism information for Jerusalem (Israeli site). Al-Bireh Municipality The city of Al-Bireh. Bethlehem A Guide to Bethlehem Gaza City The Municipality of Gaza City. Nablus The Municipality of Nablus. Nazareth The Municipality of Nazareth.

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Education

Al-Azhar University of Gaza Gaza-Srtip - Palestine, founded in 1991. Al-Quds University The Arab University in Jerusalem. An-Najah National University Popular University at Nablus. Bethlehem University A Catholic Christian co-educational institution of higher learning founded in 1973. Birzeit University Birzeit University is the first institution of higher education to be established in Palestine. Center for Palestine Research & Studies (CPRS) Independent academic "think tank" for Palestinian policy and strategy. Islamic University of Gaza Higher education institution in Gaza Palestine, founded 1978.

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Additional Information

Climate: A Mediterranean climate prevails in Palestine. Summers are hot and dry. Winters are rainy and cold. Limited civilian jurisdiction by the Palestinian National Authority, the interim administrative organization that nominally governs parts of the Palestinian territories of Gaza strip and West Bank. Natural resources: arable land, natural gas. Agriculture products: olives, citrus, vegetables; beef, dairy products Industries: generally small family businesses that produce cement, textiles, soap, olive-wood carvings, and mother-of-pearl souvenirs. Import & Exports partners: Israel, Jordan

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