État de Palestine
Also known as PSE, State of Palestine, Palestinian Authority, Palestinian National Authority
État d'Asie de l'Ouest
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Palestine, officially the State of Palestine, is a country in West Asia comprising the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip, with a population exceeding five million and borders primarily with Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. It matters because it is a significant geopolitical entity whose status, governance, and relationship with Israel are central to Middle Eastern politics and international relations.
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Country
- Capital
- Ramallah, Jerusalem
- Population
- 5,483,450
- Region
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thumb|Church of Nativity in [[Bethlehem]] thumb|Market in [[Hebron]] Palestine is home to some of the most important religious places in history and a number of fabulous, humbling sights. Here, you follow the footsteps of millions of pilgrims, you stand on grounds that saw some of the most influential fights of all time and visit some of the most important biblical and historic sites in the world.
Famous as the birth place of Jesus, the small town of Bethlehem is a must-see for most visitors of the Palestinian territories. The Church of Nativity, built over the cave where – according to tradition – Jesus of Nazareth was born, is a sacred destination for Christians and Muslims alike. From here, it's a short walk to the Shepherd's Field, where the birth of the holy child is believed to be announced to a group of shepherds when they saw the Star of Nativity. Or head to Solomon's Pools, just a few kilometres out of town. Bethlehem is also famous for its Banksy Art, four graffiti can be found here. Around the city visit the stunning Monastery of Mar Saba.
Where Bethlehem is known as a place of birth, Hebron is famous as the burial place for the great patriarchs and matriarchs. A holy destination for both the Islamic and Jewish people, this city is home to the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs and was once the capital of the Kingdom of Israel. Hebron has a delightful old town, full of winding alleys and bustling bazaars and is locally known for its pottery worksho…
Eat
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Shawarma and falafel sandwiches are really popular foods for Palestinians, as well as olives and hummus. It is traditional to eat with bread and not a spoon or fork. It is unusual to eat a meal without bread.
Palestinian cuisine is generally similar to that of neighbouring Jordan. As in Jordan, mansaf is a popular dish of rice with meat, usually lamb. Knafeh is a popular dessert made of cheese, soaked in a sweet sugar-based syrup and topped with shredded filo pastry. Nablus is famous for their variety of knafeh Nabulsiyeh.
Drink
In cities such as Ramallah, alcohol is often available at restaurants. Be aware that most residents of the West Bank are Muslims who do not drink alcohol. As such, public intoxication can be seen as rude.
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La Palestine, en forme longue l'État de Palestine (arabe : دولة فلسطين (Dawlat Filastin)), est un État souverain de jure, parfois qualifié de proto-État. Située au Moyen-Orient, elle revendique son établissement sur les territoires palestiniens occupés, dont Jérusalem-Est. La déclaration du 15 novembre 1988 de l'Organisation de libération de la Palestine en exil à Alger a été retenue par l'État de Palestine comme sa déclaration d'indépendance et est reconnu par la Ligue arabe et l'Organisation de la coopération islamique. En 2011, la Palestine est acceptée par l'UNESCO en tant qu'organisation. Le 29 novembre 2012, l'État de Palestine est reconnu comme État observateur non-membre de l'ONU. En 2017, l'État de Palestine est reconnu par 136 États (70,5 % des 193 États membres que compte l'Organisation des Nations unies). La souveraineté nationale, la reconnaissance internationale, la population et les réfugiés palestiniens, le territoire et ses frontières, la capitale de l'État et la reconnaissance d'Israël font l'objet de débats et controverses. Les frontières officiellement revendiquées par le gouvernement de l'État de Palestine sont celles de la Cisjordanie, gouvernée partiellement depuis 1994 par l'Autorité palestinienne, et de la bande de Gaza, sous contrôle du Hamas depuis 2007. Le siège du gouvernement palestinien se situe à Ramallah, tandis que la capitale revendiquée est Jérusalem-Est, un territoire administré par Israël.
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