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Palestine shares land borders with 3 countries: Jordan (148 km), Israel (59 km) and Egypt (13 km).

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Neighbouring countries (#87 of 236)
72 km
Total land borders
40 km
Coastline
360
Area in km²
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Countries bordering Palestine

NeighbourBorder lengthCapitalVisa for Palestine citizens
Flag of JordanJordan
148 km
Amman Visa on arrival
Flag of IsraelIsrael
59 km
Jerusalem eVisa
Flag of EgyptEgypt
13 km
Cairo Visa required

Jordan accounts for 206% of Palestine's 72 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Palestine

Location

Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt and Israel

Area

360 km² — slightly more than twice the size of Washington, D.C.

Terrain

Flat to rolling, sand- and dune-covered coastal plain

Climate

Temperate, mild winters, dry and warm to hot summers

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Abu 'Awdah (Joz Abu 'Awdah) 105 m. Lowest: Mediterranean Sea 0 m.

Natural resources

Arable land, natural gas

Natural hazards

Droughts

Good to know

Once a strategic strip of land along Mideast-North African trade routes

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Palestine

How many countries border Palestine?

Palestine shares land borders with 3 countries: Jordan (148 km), Israel (59 km) and Egypt (13 km).

Which is the longest border of Palestine?

The longest land border of Palestine is with Jordan (148 km); the shortest is with Egypt (13 km).

Is Palestine landlocked?

No. Palestine has 40 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Palestine?

The land borders of Palestine total 72 km. By number of neighbours Palestine ranks #87 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Palestine citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Palestine citizens need a visa or travel authorisation for all neighbouring countries — see the table on this page.

What is the highest point of Palestine?

Abu 'Awdah (Joz Abu 'Awdah) 105 m. The lowest point is Mediterranean Sea 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).