Palestine (officially State of Palestine) is a country located in Western Asia, Asia. With a population of 5,483,450 people, it ranks #120 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 6,220 km² (#174 globally), with a population density of 882 people per km². The capital city is Ramallah. The official language is Arabic.
Key Facts
Population
5,483,450
#120 world ranking
Area
6,220 km²
#174 world ranking
Population Density
882/km²
Capital
Ramallah
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+02:00
Continent
Asia
Bordering Countries
3
neighboring countries
Languages
- Arabic— see all countries
Currency
- Egyptian pound (E£)— see all countries
- Israeli new shekel (₪)— see all countries
- Jordanian dinar (JD)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (3)
Egypt
Jordan
IsraelCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Palestine?
The capital of Palestine is Ramallah.
What is the population of Palestine?
Palestine has a population of 5,483,450 people, ranking #120 in the world by population.
How big is Palestine?
Palestine covers an area of 6,220 km², ranking #174 in the world by area. The population density is 882 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Palestine?
The official languages of Palestine are: Arabic.
What is the currency of Palestine?
The currency of Palestine is Egyptian pound (E£), Israeli new shekel (₪), Jordanian dinar (JD).
What countries border Palestine?
Palestine shares borders with 3 countries: Egypt, Jordan, Israel.