Ramallah in the central West Bank

1 August 2015 | Author/Destination: | Rubric: General, Union for the Mediterranean Reading Time:  8 minutes

Manarah Square © Abutoum

Manarah Square © Abutoum

Ramallah is a Palestinian city in the central West Bank located 10 km (6 miles) north of Jerusalem at an elevation of 875 meters above sea level, adjacent to al-Bireh. It currently serves as the de facto administrative capital of the State of Palestine. Ramallah was historically a Christian town, but today Muslims form the majority of the population, with Christians still making up a significant minority.   read more…

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