Palestine is of Hebrew origin, derived from 'Pleshet', an ancient region mentioned in the Bible. It translates to 'coastal land' or 'land of the sea'. This name has been predominantly used as a geographical term until recently, referring to a region in Western Asia bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Today, it is also recognized as the political name for the state established on that territory in 1988.
"The birth rates in Palestine between 1915 and 1957 were quite varied, ranging from a low of 5 births per year to a high of 12. The total number of births over this period was 169."