Trivia in Palestine
Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country
National symbols
Flag: Vertical red triangle with horizontal tricolor of black, white, and green
Emblem: National emblem featuring the Eagle of Saladin with the national flag on its chest
Trivia & facts
- Jericho, the city at the world''s lowest point, sits at approximately -250 meters elevation.
- Nablus is famous as the birthplace of kunafa, a cheese pastry with molasses.
- The Dead Sea has approximately 30% salt concentration, where people float and can read books—a classic photo opportunity.
- Gaza has historically been a glass manufacturing center since ancient times.
- Arab embroidery tatreez patterns serve as a ''map'' role, differing by village.
- The Palestine national football team joined FIFA in 1998; home matches are often held abroad.
- Bethlehem''s star-shaped lanterns are popular Christmas season souvenirs.
- Some Palestinian olive trees are over 2,000 years old.
- Wadi Qelt in the West Bank is a cliff hiking destination dotted with monasteries.
- Locally, adding cardamom to coffee is customary.