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
Calling Code
+970
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)
Countries bordering Palestine →
Jordan
Israel
EgyptCompare
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: Jordan, Israel, Egypt.