Location Palestine lies on the south west of Asia on the southern part of the Mediterranean Sea Eastern Coast. Thus, it lies in the heart of the ancient world, namely, Asia, Africa and Europe, which makes it a land bridge linking Asia with Africa and the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea and the Atlantic Ocean with the Indian Ocean Area The area of Mandate Palestine is 27000-sq. Km. The area of the West Bank is 5900 sq. Km, while the area of Gaza Strip is about 365 sq. Km Tropic Location It lies between the longitude meridian 34.15° and 35.40° east and between the latitude circles 29.30° and 33.15° North Climate As Palestine is located at the Mediterranean, its climate is generally moderate. It is cold and rainy in winter, hot and dry in summer. Timing Summer Time: 3 hours are added to GMT Winter Time: 2 hours are added to GMT Population Population Estimated Number of Palestinians in the World, End Year 2002
Projected Palestinian Population by 2005: Palestinian Territories: 4,077,981 West Bank: 2,568,149 Gaza Strip: 1,509,832
Most Important Cities Jerusalem (The Capital) West Bank: Ramallah – Hebron – Jenin - Jericho – Bethlehem – Nablus – Tulkarem – Qalqilia
Language Arabic is the official language, in addition, English and Hebrew are widely spoken. Work Days Six work days (Friday is the official holiday)
Official Holidays
Weight & Measurements The metric system (meter, kg) is used in Palestine.
The Communication Code The Palestinian international code (970) or through the international code (972)
Entry Visas The visitor needs an entry visa to Palestine. There is an overlap in the permission process for the issue of visa, between PNA & the Israeli government
The PA has signed several agreements “inter line” with similarly – organized air transport companies as Qatar Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Yemeni, Royal Morocco, and Egyptian Airline. Currency New Israeli Shekel (NIS), Jordanian Dinar (JD) and US Dollar ($) Source from: http://www.met.gov.ps/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=4&tabid=9&lng=1 |
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