HaGadah HaMa'aravit (הגדה המערבית)

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Greek Name: Δυτική Όχθη 

English Name:West Bank

Arabic Name: الضفة الغربية

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Main Language: Palestinian Arabic, Modern Hebrew

Secondary Languages: ---

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Latest Population: 3,340,143

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Interesting Facts:

• In the Hebrew Bible, Israel was divided into the North (Israel) and South (Judah) after the reign of King Solomon.  The West Bank is a new area formed in Israel that comprises of the city of Jerusalem. The main temple area was in the city of Jerusalem which is located in the southern half of the kingdom (Judah).

• In Hebrew it translates into the Western Region.  

• In English, it is translated as "West Bank" and is considered the western side of the Jordan river.

• In Greek is is translated as "West Bank".

• The Arabic meaning of the West Bank is the western bank.