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Although considered an interim solution, Ramallah became the de facto capital of the Palestinian Authority, now [when?] officially [clarification needed] known as the State of Palestine. It hosts almost all governmental headquarters.
Sep 22, 2024 · Ramallah, town in the West Bank, adjacent to the town of Al-Bīrah (east) and north of Jerusalem. Administered as part of the British mandate of Palestine (1920–48), Ramallah was part of the West Bank territory taken by Arab forces in the first of the Arab-Israeli wars (1948–49) and subsequently.
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Ramallah. Palestinian Territories, Middle East. In a region where the lives of cities can often be measured in terms of millennia, Ramallah – little more than a hamlet until the late 19th century – is a veritable new kid on the block.
Feb 9, 2017 · With an incredible wealth of culture and heritage, Ramallah is the ideal place to visit for tourists looking to experience the Palestinian territories first hand. We list the essential things to see and do in this beautiful city.
Things to Do in Ramallah, Palestinian Territories: See Tripadvisor's 3,585 traveler reviews and photos of Ramallah tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Ramallah.
Ramallah or Ram Allah (Arabic رام الله Rāmallāh) is a small city in the West Bank region of the Palestinian Territories, located 15 km (10 miles) north of Jerusalem. Since the inception of the Palestinian National Authority, Ramallah has acted as the de facto capital city of the Palestinian administration.
Jun 26, 2023 · Administrative centre: Ramallah. Area: 6,020 sq km. Population: 5.3 million (West Bank: 3.19 million; Gaza Strip: 2.17 million) 5.9 million refugees (in surrounding countries and elsewhere:...
