Fact 1
The word “Palestine” actually originates from “Phillistia”. The land of the Philistines was given this name by the Greeks.
Fact 2
Both the Palestinians and the Israelis claim that Jerusalem is their capital city. Most of eastern Jerusalem is part of the Palestinian territories.
Fact 3
This country was originally called “Peleset”. There is mention of this in numerous Egyptian hieroglyphs.
is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ and a widely observed holiday, celebrated generally on December 25.
Is an Arab kingdom located in the Middle East, on the eastern bank of Jordan River and officially called the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Is a country situated in the southeastern part of the European continent, between the Adriatic Sea and the country of Serbia.
Is a country located in the East Mediterranean and officially known as the Lebanese Republic.
Is a European country that stands landlocked in the continent’s eastern part by Ukraine in the north, east and south and Romania in the west.
Is the country situated in the “Horn of Africa”.
Is a country in North America and is made up of 10 provinces and 3 territories.
Is a country located in Southern Europe and is part of the European Union.
Is situated in the south western part of Asia and is mainly a desert land.