Palestine
Palestine is a country in Asia. Its capital is East Jerusalem, and it shares land borders with 3 countries.
- Capital
- East Jerusalem
- Region
- Asia
- Status
- UN non-member observer state
- Area
- 6,020 km² Number 171 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- 3 countries
What is the capital of Palestine?
The capital of Palestine is East Jerusalem. Palestine names East Jerusalem as its capital, which Israel has occupied since 1967; the Palestinian Authority's government works from Ramallah.
Which countries border Palestine?
Palestine shares land borders with 3 countries: Egypt, Israel and Jordan.
| Country | Capital | Distance from East Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
 Israel | Jerusalem | 2 km (1 mi) |
 Jordan | Amman | 68 km (42 mi) |
 Egypt | Cairo | 428 km (266 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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