Israel is a country in Middle East, Asia. Its capital is Jerusalem, with a population of approximately 9.6M and a total area of 22,145 km². The official languages are Hebrew / Arabic and the currency is the Shekel (ILS).
Israel covers an area of 22,145 km² with a population density of 434/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $488B ($50,900 per capita) and gained independence in 1948. It has a coastline of 273 km.
Israel is nicknamed 'Start-Up Nation' and has more companies listed on NASDAQ than any country outside North America. It invented drip irrigation, the USB flash drive, the Iron Dome missile defence system, and the cherry tomato.
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A UNESCO city sacred to three major religions with the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Al-Aqsa Mosque
A UNESCO mountaintop fortress where Jewish rebels made their last stand against Rome in 73 CE
The world's lowest point and saltiest large body of water — you float effortlessly without swimming
UNESCO terraced gardens descending Mount Carmel — considered the most beautiful in Asia
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
The official language(s) of Israel are Hebrew / Arabic.
The population of Israel is approximately 9.6M.
Israel uses the Shekel (ILS).
Israel is located in Asia, in the Middle East region.
Israel has a GDP of $488B, with a GDP per capita of $50,900.
The best time to visit Israel is March–May, September–November. The climate is Mediterranean coast, desert south.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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