Palestine: flag, capital, currency and history

Palestine, officially the State of Palestine, is a state that has UN non-member observer status in Western Asia, Asia. Its capital is Ramallah. The currency is the Egyptian pound, Israeli new shekel and Jordanian dinar. Languages spoken include Arabic.

Quick facts about Palestine

Official name: State of Palestine
Capital: RamallahRamallah is the seat of the Palestinian Authority. The State of Palestine declares East Jerusalem its capital, and the status of Jerusalem is disputed.
Region: Asia, Western Asia
Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP, E£)
Israeli new shekel (ILS, ₪)
Jordanian dinar (JOD, JD)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +970
Internet domain: .ps
Area: 6,220 km² (2,402 sq mi)
Land borders: Israel, Egypt, Jordan
Demonym: Palestinian

Flag of Palestine

Download the flag of Palestine as a scalable SVG or as a PNG in three sizes. The flag emoji is 🇵🇸.

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History of Palestine

The region of Palestine has been inhabited since antiquity and was ruled in turn by many empires, most recently the Ottomans from 1517 until the First World War. After 1918 it came under a British mandate. In 1947 the United Nations proposed partitioning the territory, and the 1948 war led to the creation of Israel and the displacement of many Palestinians. Israel occupied the West Bank and Gaza Strip in 1967. The Palestine Liberation Organization declared a state in 1988, and the Palestinian Authority was created in the 1990s. Borders, status and recognition remain disputed.

Key dates

1517The Ottoman Empire conquers the region and rules it for four centuries.
1920Britain is assigned a mandate over Palestine, later confirmed by the League of Nations.
1947The UN General Assembly adopts a plan to partition Mandatory Palestine.
1948A war follows the end of the British Mandate and the creation of Israel.
1967Israel occupies the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip during the Six-Day War.
1988The Palestine Liberation Organization proclaims the State of Palestine.
2012The UN General Assembly grants Palestine non-member observer state status.

A short overview, not a full history. Dates are given for well-documented events only.

Currency of Palestine

Palestine uses the Egyptian pound (EGP, E£), Israeli new shekel (ILS, ₪) and Jordanian dinar (JOD, JD). Use our free currency converter to check exchange rates.

EGP: Egyptian pound ILS: Israeli new shekel JOD: Jordanian dinar

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Palestine?

The capital of Palestine is Ramallah. Ramallah is the seat of the Palestinian Authority. The State of Palestine declares East Jerusalem its capital, and the status of Jerusalem is disputed.

What currency does Palestine use?

Palestine uses the Egyptian pound (EGP, symbol E£), Israeli new shekel (ILS, symbol ₪) and Jordanian dinar (JOD, symbol JD).

What languages are spoken in Palestine?

Languages used in Palestine include Arabic.

What is the calling code of Palestine?

The international calling code of Palestine is +970. Its internet domain is .ps.

Which countries border Palestine?

Palestine shares land borders with Israel, Egypt and Jordan.

On which continent is Palestine?

Palestine is in Asia, in the region of Western Asia.