Palestine
Asia · Western Asia
A UN non-member observer state since 2012. Most UN members recognise it; Israel and some others do not.
- Capital
- Ramallah
Palestine's government works from Ramallah. It names East Jerusalem as its capital.
Famous for
- Animal Palestine sunbird
- Food Musakhan
- Festival Olive harvest
- Landmark Church of the Nativity
- Sport Football
Three facts
Country
Battir's stone terraces still use an ancient timed system to share spring water between farming families.
Capital: Ramallah
Ramallah has a museum and garden built around the tomb of poet Mahmoud Darwish.
Flag
Palestine's black, white, green and red follow the Pan-Arab palette first combined in this form in 1916.
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