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Palestine Information



Palestine information gives a brief overview about the history, geography the land and the people of Palestine. These vital information on Palestine are useful for travelers who plan to visit this country. The geography of Palestine is characterized by its diverse topography and terrain. The climate of Palestine in general is pleasant. The winter months from mid December to mid March are severe. The cool Mediterranean sea breeze have a cooling effect on the very hot summers.

Palestine is located on the east coast of Mediterranean Sea, located to the west of Jordan and south of Lebanon. The territory of Palestine covers almost 10,435 sq miles which includes 10,163 sq miles of land area and the rest consists of water. The Dead Sea, Huleh Lake, Tiberia Lake are the main water bodies. The diverse topography consists of coastal and inner plains, the mountains and hills and the southern desert.

The history of Palestine has also been full of turmoil and change. The formation of Palestine Liberation Army was a significant event in shaping the country's history. This army was set up with the sole mission of fighting Israels. The Palestine Liberation Army was controlled by several ruling governments. Today the members serving this army has become an integral part of Palestinian Authority's National Guard.

The population of Palestine can be marked as a mixed population. The population has always been debatable and controversial. The Palestine population is generally dominated by two ethnic group namely the Jews and the Arabs. The population of Palestine has played a major role in shaping the events and policies of the country.

Telephones, cellulars and internet are various modes of Palestine communication. Cellular is one of the most popular modes of communication in Palestine. The network is excellent. With restructuring, and emergence of new Palestine, jobs in Palestine are lucrative and offer the best remuneration The most popular jobs of Palestine are found in the management, sales and marketing operation, and medical sector. Financial sector also provide ample opportunities.

The Jaffa, Haifa and the Gaza ports are three important Palestine ports which are important for country's economy. The port of Jaffa is one of the oldest and the most beautiful ports in Palestine. The magnificent port of Haifa is known as the gateway of middle east. The government has pumped in a lot of money for the rapid development of this port and this port is an important trade route for import and export of goods.

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