What is the Capital of Palestine?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Palestine is Ramallah, Jerusalem. Palestine is located in Western Asia, Asia, with a population of 5,483,450. The official currency is the Israeli new shekel and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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Ramallah at a glance
| Capital city | Ramallah, Jerusalem |
|---|---|
| Country | Palestine (State of Palestine) |
| Region | Western Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 5,483,450 (119th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Israeli new shekel (ILS) |
| Calling code | +970 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Palestine has more than one official seat of government: Ramallah, Jerusalem.
Capitals of countries bordering Palestine
Palestine in context
- Palestine covers 6,220 km², making it the 164th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 882 people per km² ranks 8th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Israel, Egypt, Jordan.
- With 5,483,450 people, Palestine holds about 1.8% of the population of Western Asia.
- That is roughly 0.1% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Palestine is not a United Nations member state.
Capital of Palestine — FAQ
What is the capital of Palestine?
The capital of Palestine is Ramallah, Jerusalem.
Is Ramallah the largest city in Palestine?
Yes — Ramallah is both the capital and the largest city of Palestine.
What country is Ramallah in?
Ramallah is the capital city of Palestine.
What continent is Ramallah in?
Ramallah, the capital of Palestine, is located in Asia.
Is Ramallah the capital of Palestine?
Yes — Ramallah is the capital of Palestine (official name: State of Palestine).
Ramallah is the capital of which country?
Ramallah is the capital of Palestine, in Western Asia.
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