Palestine is a historic land in the Middle East where the fates of peoples, religions and cultures intertwine. Every stone here holds memories of millennia of history, and ancient cities coexist with modern life. For travelers, Palestine means Bethlehem, Hebron, Jericho, Nablus and Ramallah.

Geography and Climate

The Palestinian territories (West Bank and Gaza Strip) cover about 6,020 km². The West Bank lies between Israel and Jordan, while the Gaza Strip is a narrow coastal strip on the Mediterranean. The terrain is diverse: from the Jordan Valley (the lowest point on Earth at the Dead Sea, -43...