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The correct one should be Palestine. The State of Palestine is located in the west of Asia, at the junction of Asia, Africa and Europe. At present, the actual control area is about 2500 square kilometers, and the administrative division is divided into 16 provinces. In 2022, the population will be about14.3 million, of which the population of Gaza and the West Bank will be 5.35 million. Arabs account for more than 80%, Arabic is widely spoken, and more than 90% residents believe in Islam.

Palestine has a subtropical Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers. The hottest month is July-August, and the highest temperature is about 38℃. It is slightly cold, humid and rainy in winter, with an average temperature of 4- 1 1℃ and the coldest month of 65438+ 10. The rainy season is 65438+February to March of the following year. There is a great disparity in rainfall between the north and the south, with an average rainfall of 900 mm in the northernmost part and only about 50 mm in the southernmost part.

The main mineral reserves in Palestine are: 492 billion cubic meters of natural gas, 654.38+84 billion barrels of oil, 654.38+085 billion tons of coal, 430 million tons of iron, 74 million tons of bauxite, and a large number of chrome ore, marble and precious stones.

At present, all Palestinian government institutions are located in Ramallah (or "Ramallah"). 1988165438+10 In October, the extraordinary session of the Palestinian National Council19 adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring Jerusalem the capital of the Palestinian State. Major government departments such as the Palestinian Presidential Palace are located in Ramallah.

Palestinian history

The history of Palestine can be traced back to thousands of years BC, and it is the birthplace of ancient Canaanites. In the 3rd century BC/KLOC-0, the Hebrews moved to Palestine and clashed with the local Canaanites. In the 10 century BC, the Hebrews established two countries, Israel and Judah, in Palestine. In the 7th century BC, Assyria and Babylon successively conquered Palestine.

In the 6th century BC, the Persian Empire rose and Palestine was included in the territory. In the 4th century BC, the Greeks ruled Palestine, and Greek culture had a far-reaching influence on the region.

In 1 century BC, the Roman Empire occupied Palestine and incorporated it into Syrian province. During the Roman Empire, Christianity rose in Palestine. In the 4th century, the Roman Empire split and Palestine became a part of the Byzantine Empire.

In the 7th century, Arabs conquered Palestine, and Islam began to spread there. 1 1 century, during the Crusades, Palestine became the focus of contention between Christianity and Islam. /kloc-In the 6th century, the Ottoman Empire conquered Palestine until the beginning of the 20th century.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Palestine