Tulkarm (طولكرم) is located in central Palestine and borders the Nablus region.
5 facts about Tulkarm:
• The name may be derived from the Aramaic name Tur Karma (“vineyard hill”).
• Tulkarm was incorporated into the Ottoman Empire in 1517.
• Prior to 1948, the Tulkarm region stretched all the way to the Mediterranean sea.
• It is renowned for its thriving agricultural sector, particularly its citrus orchards and olive groves.
• Festivals, such as the annual Tulkarm Cultural Festival, showcase Palestinian arts, crafts, and cuisine.
Alternative spellings: Tulkarem, Tulkaram, Tul Karm, Toolkarm, Toulkarm