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Country Name |
State of Palestine |
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Continent |
Middle East |
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Surface area |
6,220 km² |
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Capital |
Ramallah (seat of government) |
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Population |
5,051,953 |
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Language |
Arabic, English |
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Currency |
Shekel (NIS) |
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Time zone |
+1hr in relation to Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0039 |
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Area code from Italy |
00972 |
There have been no relevant reports in the past 90 days.
Yellow fever vaccination is not required.
Hepatitis A is generally transmitted through contaminated food and water, or through close physical contact with an infected person, while Hepatitis B is transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids and blood.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually by bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or membranes (mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the risk of contracting tetanus is endemic throughout the country.
Bacterial in origin, typhoid fever is transmitted through contaminated food and drink, especially in regions where sanitation conditions are poor.
Diseases such as Leishmaniasis are found in the Palestinian Territories. Transmitted by insect bites and with no vaccine, it is important to implement careful, preventive behavioural measures.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
A state with limited recognition in the Near East, it consists of two mutually separate regions. The Gaza Strip faces the Mediterranean Sea to the west, borders Egypt to the south and Israel to the north and east. The West Bank, on the other hand, borders Jordan to the east and Israel to the rest. It also formally includes the eastern part of Jerusalem.
The climate is generally hot and arid, with Mediterranean traits in the western part and near-desert to the east. Summers are hot and winters mild, with low rainfall mainly concentrated in November-March.
