The State of Palestine, referred to as "Palestine", is a country located in the Middle East and western Asia. The Gaza Strip covers an area of ??365 square kilometers, the West Bank covers an area of ??5,884 square kilometers, and the actual controlled territory is 2,500 square kilometers.

The Palestinian state is divided into two regions: the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, with its capitals being Jerusalem (declared) and Ramallah (de facto).

Palestine was called Canaan in ancient times and included present-day Israel, Jordan, Gaza and the West Bank.

Historically, both Jews and Arabs have lived here.

On November 15, 1988, the 19th Special Session of the Palestinian National Council adopted the Declaration of Independence and announced its acceptance of UN General Assembly Resolution 181 to establish the Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.

In May 1994, according to the agreement reached between Palestine and Israel, Palestine implemented limited autonomy in Gaza, Jericho and other places.

Subsequently, according to agreements successively signed by Palestine and Israel, the Palestinian-controlled area gradually expanded and currently includes the entire Gaza Strip and part of the West Bank, with a total area of ??approximately 2,500 square kilometers.

As of June 2022, the Palestinian population is approximately 13.5 million, of which the population of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank is 5.23 million (at the end of 2021), and the rest are refugees and expatriates abroad.

Palestinian food recommendations: 1. Rose water dessert (Ma'amoul): Rose water dessert is one of the traditional desserts in Palestine, made of flour, cream, nuts and rose water.

It usually appears in the shape of small balls, has a crispy texture, is sweet and delicious.

2. Mutton kebab (Mansaf): Mutton kebab is one of the traditional main dishes of Palestine.

It consists of grilled lamb cubes marinated in spices and is usually served with rice and yogurt sauce.

This dish is often served at Palestinian festivals and celebrations.

3. Shish Kebab: Shish Kebab is a traditional Palestinian barbecue dish.

It consists of chunks of lamb marinated in spices, threaded on bamboo skewers and grilled until golden brown.

Lamb kebabs are usually served with salad and bread.

4. Grilled Eggplant (Baba Ghanoush): Grilled Eggplant is a very popular Palestinian snack, made from grilled eggplant, sesame sauce, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice.

It has a smooth texture and rich flavor and is often eaten as an appetizer or side dish.