Capital of Palestine: Ramallah — Facts & 5-Question Quiz
The capital of Palestine is Ramallah. Palestine sits in Asia, has a population of 5,371,230, and uses the ILS. Official languages include Arabic.
Quick facts
- Capital: Ramallah
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~5,371,230
- Area: 6,020 km²
- Population density: 892 people per km²
- Official language: Arabic
- Currency: ILS
- ISO code: PS
How big is Palestine?
By population, Palestine ranks 120th in the world, holding roughly 0.07% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 165th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Palestine has 892 people per square kilometre, which is about 15 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Palestine is the 37th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Palestine in population are Liberia (5,302,681) and Norway (5,474,360).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Brunei (5,765 km²) and Trinidad and Tobago (5,130 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Arabic is spoken officially in 25 countries in this dataset, including Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Comoros and Djibouti, and 19 others.
The ILS is not unique to Palestine — it is also used by Israel. Shared currencies usually mark a monetary union or a long-standing peg, and they are a useful shortcut in quizzes: get one country's currency and you often get several.
How to remember Palestine
Palestine's proclaimed capital is Jerusalem, while its government works from Ramallah, the administrative centre in the West Bank. That is why quizzes, including ours, usually give Ramallah as the answer. For the flag, remember three stripes, black, white and green, held together by a red triangle.
The flag of Palestine: black, white, green and red
🇵🇸 The flag is three horizontal stripes of black, white and green, with a red triangle on the left side. Black, white, green and red are the Pan-Arab colours. The design is almost identical to the flag of the Arab Revolt of 1916, and it has been used since the 1920s.
Region and neighbours
Palestine is a state in West Asia, at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea, made up of two separate areas: the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. It shares land borders with 3 countries: Israel, Jordan and Egypt. The West Bank borders Israel and Jordan, and the Gaza Strip, on the Mediterranean coast, borders Israel and Egypt.
Three facts about Palestine
- Jericho, in the Jordan Valley, is about 258 m below sea level, which makes it the lowest city in the world. It is also one of the oldest cities on Earth.
- The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, the first site listed under Palestine.
- Palestine takes part in the United Nations as a permanent non-member observer state.
Sources: Wikipedia: Palestine, Wikipedia: Flag of Palestine, Wikipedia: Ramallah, Wikipedia: Jericho, Wikipedia: Church of the Nativity, CIA World Factbook.
Quiz yourself on Palestine
- Asian capitals quiz — match Palestine to Ramallah
- Asian flags quiz — spot the Palestine flag among its neighbours
Palestine capital quiz
What is the capital of Palestine 🇵🇸?
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Ramallah
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- Pyongyang
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- Beirut
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Palestine capital quiz tip
This one has two answers. Palestine proclaims Jerusalem as its capital, a claim with limited international recognition, while Ramallah is its de facto administrative centre, where the government sits. Quizzes that ask for one city usually expect Ramallah.
Palestine is also in the Middle East capitals quiz.
Palestine in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Palestine belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Palestine.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Palestine?
Palestine proclaims Jerusalem as its capital, which has limited recognition. Ramallah is the de facto administrative centre where the government works.
What is the population of Palestine?
About 5,371,230, making it the 120th most populous country in the world.
How big is Palestine?
6,020 square kilometres, ranking 165th by land area, at a density of 892 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Palestine use?
The ILS, shared with 1 other country.
What are the colours of the Palestine flag?
The flag of Palestine is three horizontal stripes of black, white and green, with a red triangle on the left side. Black, white, green and red are the Pan-Arab colours. The design is almost identical to the flag of the Arab Revolt of 1916, and it has been used since the 1920s.
Which countries border Palestine?
Palestine shares land borders with Israel, Jordan and Egypt. The West Bank borders Israel and Jordan, and the Gaza Strip, on the Mediterranean coast, borders Israel and Egypt.
How can I remember the capital of Palestine?
Palestine's proclaimed capital is Jerusalem, while its government works from Ramallah, the administrative centre in the West Bank. That is why quizzes, including ours, usually give Ramallah as the answer. For the flag, remember three stripes, black, white and green, held together by a red triangle.
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