Jenin (Janīn)
Jenin ( Ǧinīn) is a Palestinian city in the northern West Bank. It serves as the administrative center of the Jenin Governorate of the State of Palestine and is a major center for the surrounding towns. In 2007, Jenin had a population of approximately 40,000 people, whilst the Jenin refugee camp had a population of 10,000. Jenin is under the administration of the Palestinian National Authority (as part of Area A of the West Bank).
Jenin is commonly identified with the biblical city of Ein-Ganim, from עֵין גַּנִּים, meaning "the spring of gardens" or “the spring of Ganim”, probably referring to the many springs located nearby. The present-day Arabic name is believed to preserve the city's ancient name.
Jenin is commonly identified with the biblical city of Ein-Ganim, from עֵין גַּנִּים, meaning "the spring of gardens" or “the spring of Ganim”, probably referring to the many springs located nearby. The present-day Arabic name is believed to preserve the city's ancient name.
Map - Jenin (Janīn)
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Country - Palestine
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* State of Palestine, a state in Western Asia
Currency / Language
| ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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| ILS | Israeli new shekel | ₪ | 2 |
| ISO | Language |
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| AR | Arabic language |