Nablus is a city located in the West Bank of Palestine. It serves as the capital of the Nablus Governorate and is situated approximately 49 kilometres north of Jerusalem, positioned between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim. The city currently has a population of 156,906 and falls under the administration of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA).
The city functions as a major commercial and cultural hub for Palestine. It is home to several significant institutions, including the Palestine Stock Exchange and An-Najah National University, which is one of the largest higher education institutions in the country.