Salfit Governorate, Administrative division in central West Bank, State of Palestine.
Salfit Governorate sprawls across rolling hills and valleys in central West Bank, bordered by Ramallah, Nablus, and Qalqilya governorates to the east and Israel to the west. The region contains around 140 archaeological sites dating from Assyrian, Roman, and Islamic times.
During Ottoman rule, the territory formed part of Jabal Nablus and served as a buffer zone separating Jerusalem from the Nablus region. Its strategic location made it a crossroads between different areas for centuries.
Religious shrines dot the landscape across villages like Kufr al-Deek, serving as meaningful places for local communities. These sites have shaped spiritual life and continue to draw people seeking connection to their heritage.
The Yasser Arafat Governmental Hospital provides healthcare to residents and adjacent areas, while 71 public schools serve the population across towns. Getting around is easiest by local transport between villages, with most services concentrated in central areas.
Olive oil production forms the heart of local agriculture, with farming methods passed down through generations. This tradition ties people to the land and shapes the rural economy in ways travelers can see in groves throughout the region.
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