Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt and Lebanon.
Israel has become a regional economic and military powerhouse, leveraging its prosperous high-tech sector, large defense industry, and concerns about ...
Longitude: 35.13
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Israel:
9,535.066 km
Terrain:
Negev desert in the south; low coastal plain; central mountains; Jordan Rift Valley.
Natural Resources:
Timber, potash, copper ore, natural gas, phosphate rock, magnesium bromide, clays, sand.
Industries:
High-technology products (including aviation, communications, computer-aided design and manufactures, medical electronics, fiber optics), wood and paper products, potash and phosphates, food, beverages, and tobacco, caustic soda, cement, pharmaceuticals, construction, metal products, chemical products, plastics, cut diamonds, textiles, footwear.
Population: 9,402,617
Population concentrated in and around Tel-Aviv, as well as around the Sea of Galilee; the south remains sparsely populated with the exception of the shore of the Gulf of Aqaba.
Area: 20,770 km2
slightly larger than New Jersey
Lake Tiberias (Sea of Galilee) is an important freshwater source; the Dead Sea is the second saltiest body of water in the world (after Lake Assal in Djibouti).
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ara | Arabic |
| heb | Hebrew |
Hebrew (official), Arabic (special status under Israeli law), English (most commonly used foreign language)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| ILS | Israeli new shekel | ₪ |
Capital City: Jerusalem
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 5:42 pm (GMT+02:00)
Visiting Israel
You're in for a treat! Israel is a fascinating place to explore, especially from March to May, September to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from deserts to coastlines
- Delicious Mediterranean cuisine
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- High cost of living and travel
- Security checks at borders and airports
- 4.2HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Israeli cuisine features fresh vegetables, olive oil, and spices.
- Popular dishes include falafel, hummus, and shakshuka.
- Local wines and fresh fruits are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Old City of Jerusalem
- Explore the Dead Sea
- Relax on the beaches of Tel Aviv
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