State of Palestine

Country Facts

• Population: 4.4 million (UN, 2010)
• Intended seat of government: East Jerusalem
• Area: Palestinian Ministry of Information cites 5,970 sq km (2,305 sq miles) for West Bank territories and 365 sq km (141 sq miles) for Gaza
• Major language: Arabic
• Major religion: Islam
• Life expectancy: 73 years (men), 76 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 Jordan dinar = 1,000 fils, 1 new Israeli shekel (NIS) = 100 new agorot
• Main exports: Citrus
• GNI per capita: US $1,230 (estimated, World Bank, 2007)
• Internet domain: .ps
• International dialing code: +970