What Are People From Palestine Called?

Name: Palestine
Address: West Asia, Palestine

West Asia, Palestine

Palestine

People from Palestine are called:

People from Palestine are called Palestinian.

Demonym:

Palestinian

Pronunciation:

/ˌpæləˈstɪniən/

About Palestine

Claimed capital: East Jerusalem; Administrative centers: Ramallah (West Bank), Gaza City (Gaza).
De jure sovereign state with limited recognition.
Consists of West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Ongoing conflict with Israel over territory and statehood.
Rich historical and religious significance.

Quick Facts

Population:: 5,495,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Palestine
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From ancient 'Philistia'. The demonym 'Palestinian' refers to the Arab people of Palestine.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Israel

surrounds Palestine

People are called:

Israeli

Jordan

east of Palestine

People are called:

Jordanian

Egypt

south of Palestine

People are called:

Egyptian

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Population:: 5,495,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Palestine
Region:: West Asia

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