State of Palestine
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Quick Facts
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- Capital
- Jerusalem (disputed)
- Population
- 3,700,000
- Government
- Religions
- Judaism, Islam, Christianity
- Languages
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Calling Code
- +970
- Nationality
- Palestinian
- Local name
- Dawlat Filastin
Introduction
Palestine is a violently contested concept. The simple question, "Where is Palestine?", is loaded with political volatility. Exact boundaries do not exist, at present, but it is generally agreed upon that the West Bank and Gaza Strip fall into the land of Palestine.
A quick survey of the names on a map of the West Bank highlights the immense religious and historical significance of the area. The city of Jerusalem is a prime example, with its supreme importance to Christians, Jews and Muslims alike. Further south lies Bethlehem, the town of Christ's birth; to the east lies Jericho, the first town in history. It is an area with an incredibly rich history, which is what draws people to it. Yet this very same history is what makes Palestine such a violent and dangerous land.
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