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Palestine

Western Asia, Asia

Health % GDP
#21of 193 countries

10.7% of GDP

World Bank / WHO 2021

About the size of Brunei

6.2K km² against 5.8K km². Total area, REST Countries.

49% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Unemployment %24.4%. World Bank 2023.4 of 179Health % GDP10.7% of GDP. World Bank / WHO 2021.21 of 193Urban %86.9%. World Bank 2022.29 of 194

Lowest rankings

Forest %1.7%. World Bank 2021.174 of 194Tourists93.0K arrivals/year. World Bank / UNWTO 2022.140 of 163Life Expectancy65.2 years. World Bank 2022.166 of 194

Neighbours

IsraelCapital: JerusalemEgyptCapital: CairoJordanCapital: Amman

Its flag family

JordanPalestineSudanKuwait

Jordan's red triangle holds a white star, Palestine's is plain, and Sudan's triangle is green.

CIA World Factbook.

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Palestine, in short

What is the capital of Palestine?

The capital of Palestine is Ramallah. Ramallah is the seat of national government for Palestine, a country in Western Asia.

What is the population of Palestine?

Palestine has a population of about 5.2 million people, the 123rd largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Palestine?

Palestine covers 6,220 square kilometers (2,402 square miles), making Palestine the 172nd largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Palestine?

Palestine borders 3 countries: Israel, Egypt and Jordan.

What is the life expectancy in Palestine?

Life expectancy at birth in Palestine is 65.2 years, the 188th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Palestine in?

Palestine is in Asia, in the Western Asia region. Palestine is one of 50 countries and territories in Asia.