Palestine itself was among the earliest regions to see human habitation, agricultural communities and civilization. Because of its location, it has historically been seen as a crossroads for …

Sep 9, 2025 · Palestine, region of Southwest Asia along the eastern Mediterranean, generally regarded as consisting of the southern coastal area between Egypt, where Asia meets Africa, …

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Palestine, [i] officially the State of Palestine, [ii][g] is a country in West Asia. It encompasses the Israeli-occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip, collectively known …

Sep 23, 2025 · A growing majority of UN member states – now at least 151 – officially recognise the state of Palestine following new declarations by France, Belgium and others in New York …

Dec 19, 2023 · Physical map of Palestine showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Palestine.

It includes the modern states of Israel and Palestine, and some definitions include parts of northwestern Jordan. Other names for the region include Canaan, the Promised Land, the …

Aug 11, 2017 · Following the 1918 fall of the Ottoman Empire during World War I, Palestine typically referred to the region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. Much of …

Sep 9, 2025 · Palestine is the region of Southwest Asia along the eastern Mediterranean that is generally regarded as consisting of the southern coastal area between Egypt and Tyre.