West Bank is a landlocked territory near the Mediterranean coast of Western Asia, bordered by Israel to the south, west and north and by Jordan and Dead Sea to the east.
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The West Bank is a landlocked territory located in the Middle East, on the western bank of the Jordan River. It is bordered by Israel to the east, north, and south, and by Jordan to the east. The West Bank is part of the larger historical region of Palestine. It is a politically and geographically complex area and has been a focal point of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for decades. The status and borders of the West Bank are subject to ongoing disputes and negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians.
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West Bank Facts
| West Bank | Territory |
| Location | Mediterranean coast of Western Asia |
| Countries and territories | Palestine |
| Coordinates: | 32°00′N 35°23′E |
| Population | 3,340,143 |
| Area | 5,655 km2 (2,183 sq mi) |
| Languages | Palestinian Arabic Modern Hebrew |
| Religion | Sunni Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Samaritanism |
| Time Zone | EET (UTC+2), EEST (UTC+3) |
| Dialling code | 01234 |
| Currency | Shekel (ILS) |
| ISO 3166 code | PS IL |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Park | West Bank Park, Priory Country Park |
| West Bank Castle | West Bank Castle Mound |
| Roads | A6 and A421 |
| University | University of West Bankshire, |
| West Bank Colleges | West Bank College, The West Bank Sixth Form and Stella Mann College |
| West Bank School | West Bank School, West Bank Modern School West Bank Girls' School, Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School |
West Bank Administrative divisions - 11 Governorates and their Population and Area in sq Km
| Governorate | Population | Area sq km |
|---|---|---|
| Jenin Governorate | 311,231 | 583 |
| Tubas Governorate | 64,719 | 372 |
| Tulkarm Governorate | 182,053 | 239 |
| Nablus Governorate | 380,961 | 592 |
| Qalqilya Governorate | 110,800 | 164 |
| Salfit Governorate | 70,727 | 191 |
| Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate | 348,110 | 844 |
| Jericho Governorate | 52,154 | 608 |
| "Jerusalem Governorate | ||
| (including Israeli-annexed East Jerusalem with Israeli citizenship)" | 419,108 | 344 |
| Bethlehem Governorate | 216,114 | 644 |
| Hebron Governorate | 706,508 | 1,060 |