Palestine - Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name

State of Palestine

Area in Km²

6,220

Population

4,550,000 population

Capital

East Jerusalem (claimed), Ramallah (de facto)

Religion

Muslim, Christian, Jew

Government

Semi presidential republic

Language

Official language

Arabic

Languages spoken

English, Hebrew

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)

+2

Currency

Currency

Palestine pound

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances

High terrorism risk

Border Issues

Airports customs

Drugs possession

Not allowed

Theft & Scams

High

Credit cards

Popular

Yes

Cards

American express, China union pay, Diners club, EuroCard, Mastercard, Visa

Tips

Leave a tip

Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code

+970

Internet availability

Medium

Electricity

V

220

Hz

50