Palestine (State of Palestine) is a region in the Middle East that has a complex status and history of conflict. It is located in the southwestern part of Asia and includes the following territories:
West Bank. This region borders Jordan to the east and the Mediterranean Sea to the west.
Gaza Strip. It is located on the Mediterranean Sea and has a border with Israel to the north and east, and a border with Egypt to the south.
East Jerusalem. The area, in the West Bank, includes East Jerusalem, which was captured by Israel in 1967 and declared the Jewish capital. However, Palestine claims East Jerusalem as its capital.
Palestine was divided between two main political forces: the Palestinian Authority and Gaza.
In the West Bank there is the Palestinian Authority, which has its own autonomy in a number of areas, such as civil administration and security. This territory is administered by the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
The Gaza Strip is governed by Hamas, which controls the region and with which Israel and many other countries have no diplomatic relations.
The climate in Palestine is varied and varies by region. The West Bank, including East Jerusalem, has a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot summers. The Gaza Strip also has a Mediterranean climate. Inland regions have a more continental climate, hotter in summer and colder in winter.
Population: 5,468,436 people. (2022).
The official language is Arabic. Hebrew is also spoken in some areas, and English is spoken among young people.
The Palestinian economy is based on several industries, but its functioning is hampered by political instability and conflict in the region. Agriculture. The rural population grows olives, fruits, vegetables and other crops. Palestine has textile, building materials and food production.
Import and export. Due to restrictions and blockades imposed on some areas of Palestine, foreign trade is limited, which also affects economic growth.
Living standards under conflict and restrictions are low, with many Palestinians facing economic hardship and low living standards.
Level of medical care and education. There are hospitals and educational institutions, but the infrastructure is insufficient in some areas.
The level of security in Palestine amid the conflict leaves much to be desired. In regions where there are Israeli settlements and close to the borders of Israel and Egypt, there is a threat of terrorist attacks.
