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Country Profile
Palestine is a rich country in both its history and culture. It is situated at the crossroads between Africa, Europe and Asia .Palestine has a unique blend of languages, cultures and beliefs. It is also home to some of the most significant religious monuments in the world, the following table describes the socio-political characteristics of the country, and the basics to start a business in the vibrant and emerging market of Palestine.
 
 

Official Name

State of Palestine

Capital

Jerusalem

International code

+970

Internet code

.PS

Size of Palestinian Areas    

6,450 km²

Climate

300 Days of Sunshine

Average temperatures: 
Winter: High: 16°C , Low: 7°C
Summer: High: 27°C , Low: 15°C

Estimated Population, end 2021 

14,001,613 Population worldwide:

5,290,925   Population in Palestine

6,287,633   Population in Arab Countries

749,441      Population in Foreign Countries

1,673,614  Population in (the land so called (1948))

Governorates of Palestine

Northern Governorates: Jerusalem, Hebron, Bethlehem, Ramallah and Al-Bireh, Jericho, Salfit, Nablus, Qalqilya, Tulkarm, Jenin, Tubas
Southern Governorates: Gaza, North Gaza, Khan Younis, Deir El Balah, Rafah 

Languages

Arabic (Official language)
English (Common) 
French, German, Hebrew, Italian, and Spanish are widely spoken

GDP at Constant Price 2020 (Value in Million USD)

14,037.4

GDP per Capita at Constant Price 2020 (USD)

2,922.5

GDP at Current Price 2020  (Value in Million USD)

15,531.7

GDP per Capita at Current Price 2020 (USD) *

3,233.6

Total Registered Value of Exports 2020 (Value in Million USD)

1,054.6

Total Registered Value of Imports 2020 (Value in Million USD)

6,063.4

Percentage of Households Who have Computer Desktop, Laptop, Tablet (2019)

33.2

Number of Fixed Telephone Lines, 2020

466,283

Literacy Percentage,2020

97.5

Illiteracy  Percentage,2020

2.5

Bachelor degree and above (percentage)

17.1

Used Currencies

(Palestinian Pound: currently not in use)

Currently used currencies: New Israeli Shekel (NIS) Jordanian Dinar (JD) US Dollar (USD); EURO

 

Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics.