Palestine, in terms of the currently recognized Palestinian territories, has a land area of approximately 6,020 to 6,025 square kilometers. This includes the West Bank and the Gaza Strip combined. Historically, the area of the broader region known as historical Palestine is larger, roughly around 27,000 square kilometers, but the modern State of Palestine's territorial area is about 6,020 square kilometers total.
Details of Palestine's Size
- The West Bank covers about 5,640 to 5,860 square kilometers.
- The Gaza Strip covers about 360 square kilometers.
- Combined, the West Bank and Gaza form the Palestinian territories with about 6,020 to 6,025 square kilometers.
- Historical Palestine, encompassing a larger area before the current political boundaries, is about 27,000 square kilometers.
This measurement is consistent with data from multiple sources including the United Nations recognized areas and World Bank development indicators.
