Situated in Western Asia, Palestine 🇵🇸 (officially State of Palestine) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 5.3 million and a total area of 6,220 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Palestine through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Ramallah, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Palestine located?
Geographically, Palestine belongs to Western Asia within Asia. Its territory spans approximately 6,220 km², which makes it the 173rd largest country or territory on Earth.
Palestine has a coastline as well as land borders with Israel, Egypt and Jordan — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Ramallah, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how palestinian life really works.
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Who lives in Palestine?
Around 5.3 million people live in Palestine, making it the 123rd most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Palestine is called a Palestinian.
The main language spoken here is Arabic. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Palestine — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP, symbol E£). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Palestine is +970. Websites from the country typically use the .ps internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Palestine are its flag, its capital Ramallah, and its approximate population of 5.3 million.
Neighbouring countries
Palestine shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Palestine
- Palestine's flag emoji is 🇵🇸 — its two-letter country code is PS and its three-letter code is PSE.
- Palestine covers 6,220 km², ranking 173rd in the world by area.
- With about 5.3 million people, Palestine holds the 123rd spot in the world population ranking.
- Palestine is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Palestine shares borders with 3 countries.
Palestine — 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 approximately 5,289,152 people, ranking 123rd in the world.
- Where is Palestine located?
- Palestine is located in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Palestine?
- The main language spoken in Palestine is Arabic.
- What currency is used in Palestine?
- Palestine uses the Egyptian pound (EGP).
