POPULATION (2020 EST.): 5,101,414 CAPITAL: East Jerusalem VISA: No visa required, except that of the country through which Palestine is accessed (Israel, Jordan or Egypt) and the visitor is subject to these countries’ visa requirements. Passport must be valid for at least six months. Visitors can remain in the region for three months HEALTH: Precautions against hepatitis A recommended CURRENCY: U.S. dollars, Jordanian dinars and Israeli shekels are accepted in the
Palestinian Territories. The Egyptian pound is accepted in Gaza. There are currency exchange offi ces throughout the Palestinian Territories. Cash can also be withdrawn from local banks using major credit cards TIPPING: Between 10-15 percent is recommended TIME: GMT +2 ELECTRICITY: 220 volts. Adaptor required DRIVING: U.S. driver’s license is required PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (2021): Jan 1; Apr 24; May 1; Jun 24-26; Sept 1-3, 21; Nov 15, 30; Dec 25. The list includes Muslim festivals, the dates of which are approximate LANGUAGE: Arabic is the offi cial language of the Palestinian Territories. There are a number of different dialects RELIGION: Sunni Muslim, Christian COUNTRY DIAL CODE: +972 or +970
SAFETY & SECURITY The Department of State warns against all travel to Palestine by U.S. citizens. See travel.state.gov for more information
