Israel is a country in Middle East, Asia with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Israel that most people don't know.
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.
Israel has more museums per capita than any other country.
Israel is the only country that has more trees now than it did 50 years ago.
The Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth at 430m below sea level.
Israel has won more Nobel Prizes per capita than any country except Switzerland.
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.
Israel is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
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
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.
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
Israel has a population of approximately 9.6M.
The official languages of Israel are Hebrew / Arabic.
Israel gained independence in 1948.
Israel uses the Shekel (ILS).