The question "Which country is called Palestine?" is complex because "Palestine" can refer to a historical region or the modern State of Palestine.
Here's a breakdown:
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Historically: Palestine refers to a geographical region in the Middle East, also known as historic Palestine. This region encompasses modern-day Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. Sometimes, parts of Jordan are also included in the definition. Other historical names for this region include Canaan, the Promised Land, the Land of Israel, and the Holy Land.
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Currently: The State of Palestine is a partially recognized state in the Middle East. It claims the West Bank and Gaza Strip, with East Jerusalem as its designated capital. It has limited self-governance, and its borders are still contested.
Therefore, the most accurate answer is that the State of Palestine is the entity currently referred to as "Palestine," although the term also frequently describes the historical region.
