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Palestine — Eastern European Time (EET)
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Major Cities in Palestine
📝 Palestine Facts, Holidays & Tourism
🎓 For Students:
- Growing education system with universities and technical institutes.
- Major Universities: Birzeit University, Al-Quds University, An-Najah National University.
- Popular Fields: Medicine, Engineering, IT, Social Sciences.
✈️ For Visitors:
- Visa: Entry regulations depend on Israeli-controlled borders.
- Popular Destinations: Bethlehem, Ramallah, Gaza City, Hebron, Nablus, Jericho.
- Best Time to Visit: March–May & September–November.
💼 For Professionals & Expats:
- Key Sectors: NGOs, Education, Healthcare, IT, Construction.
- Cost of Living: Moderate compared to other Middle Eastern regions.
- Business Etiquette: Respectful communication, hospitality-driven culture.
🏞️ Tourism & Culture:
- Rich historical and cultural heritage influenced by ancient civilizations.
- Famous Sites: Church of the Nativity, Old City of Hebron, Jericho archaeological sites.
- Major Festivals: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Christmas (Bethlehem).
📌 Quick Tips:
- Currency: Israeli Shekel (ILS) mainly; Jordanian Dinar (JOD) also used.
- Timezones: Asia/Gaza, Asia/Hebron.
- Emergency Numbers: Varies by region due to administration zones.
- Electricity: 230V, 50Hz; plug types C & H.