Key facts about state of Palestine

About Palestine:

• Location:
  • It is located in Western Asia. The Palestinian territories are made up of the areas known as Gaza and the West Bank. Both of which are ruled over and controlled by different governments.
  • It is geographically positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth.
  • The Gaza Strip is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the west; by Egypt on the southwest and by Israel on the east and north.
  • The West Bank is bordered by Israel in the north, south, and west; and by Jordan and the Dead Sea in the east.
• The Jordan River is the most significant geographical feature in Palestine. The river runs north to south from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea.
• The highest point in Palestine can be found within the West Bank at Mount Nabi Yunis at an elevation of 3,379ft.
• Climate: The climate in both Gaza and the West Bank can be roughly described as Mediterranean with Gaza being slightly hotter and drier than those in the West Bank.
• The eastern border with Jordan also tends to be hotter than average and experiences a considerably less amount of rainfall throughout the year.