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Jericho Governorate ( ) is one of 16 Governorates of the Palestinian National Authority (administrative districts) within the Palestinian territories .1 It is located along the eastern areas of the West Bank, along the northern Dead Sea and southern Jordan River valley bordering Jordan . The Governorate spans west to the mountains east of Ramallah and the eastern slopes of Jerusalem , including the northern reaches of the Judean desert . The population of the Jericho Governorate is estimated to be 31,501, including approximately 6,000 Palestinian refugees in the Governorate's camps.2Agriculture is important to the economy in the district, especially in the valley near Jericho , its capital. Jericho is often considered the oldest continuous settlement in the world; its many historic and archaeological sites attract numerous tourists to the area.3Elishia's Park (also called Elisee's Spring and Ein el-Sultan) is an oasis in the Jericho District that is home to orchards , palm groves, banana plantations, and other flora .4On November 7, 1927, a major earthquake epicentered near Jericho, which lies on the Great Rift Valley , killed 350 people and caused major damage in Palestine .5
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Nafat Yeriḥo ) is one of 16 Governorates of Palestine . It is located along the eastern areas of the West Bank, along the northern Dead Sea and southern Jordan River valley bordering Jordan . The governorate spans west to the mountains east of Ramallah and the eastern slopes of Jerusalem , including the northern reaches of the Judaean Desert . The population of the Jericho Governorate is estimated to be 31,501, including approximately 6,000 Palestinian refugees in the governorate's camps. Agriculture is important to the economy in the district, especially in the valley near Jericho , its capital. Jericho is often considered the oldest continuous settlement in the world; its many historic and archaeological sites attract numerous tourists to the area. Elishia's Park (also called Elisee's Spring and Ein el-Sultan) is an oasis in the Jericho District that is home to orchards , palm groves, banana plantations, and other flora .
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Governorate of Palestine Governorate in Palestine The Jericho Governorate ( Muḥāfaẓat Arīḥā ; , Nafat Yeriħo ) is one of 16 Governorates of Palestine . It is located along the eastern areas of the West Bank, along the northern Dead Sea and southern Jordan River valley bordering Jordan . The governorate spans west to the mountains east of Ramallah and the eastern slopes of Jerusalem , including the northern reaches of the Judaean Desert . The population of the Jericho Governorate is estimated to be 31,501, including approximately 6,000 Palestinian refugees in the governorate's camps. Agriculture is important to the economy in the district, especially in the valley near Jericho , its capital. Jericho is often considered the oldest continuous settlement in the world; its many historic and archaeological sites attract numerous tourists to the area. Elishia's Park (also called Elisee's Spring and Ein el-Sultan) is an oasis in the Jericho District that is home to orchards , palm groves, banana plantations, and other flora .
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Governorate of Palestine Governorate in Palestine The Jericho Governorate ( ) is one of 16 Governorates of Palestine . Its capital is Jericho . The governorate is located along the eastern areas of the West Bank, along the northern Dead Sea and southern Jordan River valley bordering Jordan . It spans west to the mountains east of Ramallah and the eastern slopes of Jerusalem , including the northern reaches of the Judaean Desert . The population of the Jericho Governorate is estimated to be 50,002, including 13,334 Palestinian refugees in the governorate's camps. Agriculture is important to the economy in the district, especially in the valley near Jericho , its capital. Jericho is often considered the oldest settlement in the world; its many historic and archaeological sites attract numerous tourists to the area. Ein as-Sultan (also known as " Elijah 's Spring") is an oasis in Jericho that works as one of the main touristic spots in the area.Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) .
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Governorate of Palestine 32°01′29.72″N 35°26′43.73″E  /  32.0249222°N 35.4454806°E  / 32.0249222; 35.4454806 Governorate in Palestine The Jericho Governorate ( Arabic : محافظة أريحا , romanized : Muḥāfaẓat Arīḥā ) is one of 16 Governorates of Palestine . Its capital is Jericho . The governorate is located along the eastern areas of the West Bank , along the northern Dead Sea and southern Jordan River valley bordering Jordan . It spans west to the mountains east of Ramallah and the eastern slopes of Jerusalem , including the northern reaches of the Judaean Desert . The population of the Jericho Governorate is estimated to be 50,002, including 13,334 Palestinian refugees in the governorate's camps. Ein es-Sultan (also known as " Elisha 's Spring") is an oasis in Jericho, one of the main tourist attractions in the area. Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS).
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one of 16 governorates of the palestinian national authority
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one of 16 governorates of palestine
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