Palestine
Geographical & General Info
- Capital: Ramallah (de facto) / East Jerusalem (claimed)
- Population: approx. 5.4 million
- Languages: Arabic
- Area: 6,020 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+2 (EET) / UTC+3 (EEST)
- Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS), Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
- Flag Colors: Black, white, green, red
- National Holiday: November 15
- National Anthem: Fida'i
- Neighboring Countries: Israel, Jordan, Egypt
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Gaza City
- East Jerusalem
- Khan Yunis
- Hebron (Al-Khalil)
- Nablus
- Rafah
- Jabalia
- Jenin
- Ramallah
- Tulkarm
- Al-Bireh
- Bethlehem
- Qalqilya
- Beit Lahia
- Jericho
Top 15 Attractions
- Church of the Nativity (Bethlehem, UNESCO)
- Al-Aqsa Mosque & Dome of the Rock (East Jerusalem)
- Old Town of Hebron (UNESCO)
- Jericho (Oldest city in the world & Tell es-Sultan)
- Old City of Nablus & Souq
- Monastery of the Temptation (Jericho)
- Dead Sea Coastline
- Hisham's Palace (Jericho)
- Sebastia Archaeological Ruins
- Mar Saba Monastery
- The Palestinian Museum (Birzeit)
- Church of Saint Porphyrius (Gaza)
- Wadi Qelt & St. George Monastery
- Church of Saint Catherine (Bethlehem)
- Qasr al-Basha (Gaza)
Climate and Nature
Palestine experiences a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. Its terrain varies significantly from the central highlands of the West Bank to the fertile Jordan Valley and the arid landscapes surrounding the Dead Sea. The Gaza Strip features a coastal terrain along the Mediterranean Sea.
Culture and Gastronomy
Palestinian culture is steeped in rich Levantine and Arab traditions, proudly preserved in folk arts like Tatreez (embroidery) and the traditional Dabke dance. Gastronomy centers around high-quality olive oil, sumac, and za'atar. Renowned dishes include Musakhan (sumac chicken on flatbread with caramelized onions), Maqluba, and the famous sweet Knafeh Nabulsiya.
Economy
The economy of Palestine is predominantly driven by services and agriculture. Key exports include olive oil, stone and marble quarrying, dates (notably Medjool from Jericho), and citrus fruits. International aid, remittances from the Palestinian diaspora, and local small-to-medium enterprises form critical pillars of the local economy.
Did you know?
- Jericho is widely recognized as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with archaeological history spanning over 11,000 years?
- Palestine is home to an ancient olive tree in Al-Walaja village estimated to be over 4,000 years old?
- Knafeh, one of the most celebrated desserts in the Middle East, originated in the Palestinian city of Nablus?
- Palestinian traditional embroidery, Tatreez, is inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage?
- The Dead Sea shoreline bordering Palestine is the lowest point of land on Earth's surface (approximately 430 meters below sea level)?
Live footage: Discover Palestine via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Palestine and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Palestine: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Palestine: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Palestine in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
