Palestine
Palestine is a country in Asia (Western Asia). Its capital is Ramallah. It has about 5,413,596 inhabitants (122nd of 194 by population) and covers 6,220 km² (163rd of 195 by area).
Quick facts
| Capital | Ramallah |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Western Asia |
| Population | 5,413,596 (2025) |
| Area | 6,220 km² |
| Currencies | Egyptian pound (E£), Israeli new shekel (₪), Jordanian dinar (JD) |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Demonym | Palestinian |
| Borders | Israel, Egypt, Jordan |
Observer state of the United Nations (not a member state).
Several cities serve as seats of government; we do not ask capital questions for this country.
Sources: world-countries (mledoze/countries) · flag-icons · Wikidata (P36 capital) · World Bank, SP.POP.TOTL. Last verified: 2026-10-09. Details and licenses