 Gaza Strip — (gä´zə strip) |
About The People
Did You Know... The Gaza Strip is 27 miles (45km) long and 3-7 miles (5-12km) wide, an area »» More
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Gaza Strip History
Strategically located on the Mediterranean coastal route, ancient Gaza was a prosperous trade center and a stop on the caravan route between Egypt and Syria. The city was occupied by Egypt around the 15th century BCE. Philistines settled the area several hundred years later, and Gaza became one of their »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
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Population: 1,604,238
GDP: $0 (USD)
Total Area: 360 (sq km) 139 (sq mi)
Currency: new Israeli shekel
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