Israel
A small country on the eastern Mediterranean packed with ancient history and modern tech, Israel holds the lowest dry land on Earth and cities sacred to three world religions.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A white field with two horizontal blue stripes and a blue Star of David at the centre. The design evokes the tallit, the Jewish prayer shawl, and the Star of David is a long-standing Jewish symbol.
Israel FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Jerusalem |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 9,840,000 |
| Area | 20,770 km² |
| Population density | 474 /km² |
| Currency | New shekel (ILS) ₪ |
| Official language | Hebrew |
| Calling code | +972 |
| Internet TLD | .il |
| Time zones | UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | IL / ISR |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- The Dead Sea shore is the lowest point on Earth's land surface, more than 400 metres below sea level.
- The Dead Sea is so salty that swimmers float effortlessly and almost nothing lives in it.
- Jerusalem is a holy city to Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
- Hebrew is the only ancient language to be successfully revived as an everyday spoken tongue.
- The Dead Sea Scrolls, among the oldest biblical manuscripts, were found in caves near the sea.
Israel FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
What is the population of Israel?
Israel has a population of about 9,840,000.
What currency does Israel use?
Israel uses the New shekel (ILS).
What languages are spoken in Israel?
The official language of Israel is Hebrew.
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