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Israel Flag Israel is a country in southwestern Asia. Israel shares land borders with Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, as well as having borders with the partly Palestinian-administered West Bank and Gaza. The country has two coasts:
  • A short coast on the Gulf of Aqaba (an arm of the Red Sea) near the city of Eilat.

  • A longer coastline on the Mediterranean Sea.
As of 2007, Israel had a total popultion of about 7.15 million people, including about 185,000 Jews living in East Jerusalem (which most countries do not recognize as part of Israel). Israeli law states that Jerusalem is the capital, but many countries and the United Nations do not recognize it as such (the USA does however, although the US embassy remains in Tel Aviv). The total population of Jerusalem was estimated to be 732,100 as of 2007. After Jerusalem, the second largest city in the country is Tel Aviv-Jaffa with a population of 384,600 (as of 2006), with as many as 3.1 million living in the Tel-Aviv metropolitan area.

Map of Israel

Israel is the world's only Jewish State, and although most (just over three quarters) of the population is Jewish, there are also people of other religions who live within the country, and who are citizens of Israel, including Muslims, Christians and Druze. The country, especially Jerusalem, is of course known for the number of religious sites it contains, and visitors to Israel will find religious sites that are important to Jews, Muslims, Christians, and followers of the Baha'i faith.

Israel has an advanced economy with high GDP per capita and a free market orientation. Important industries include military equipment, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and software. In terms of agriculture, the country is almost self-sufficient in food (although it does import beef and grains), and exports fruit and vegetables. Tourism, including religious tourism, is also an important sector of the economy, but security problems have deterred an increasing number of tourists from visiting the country.

Israel Country Details


Country Name Israel
Political Status Country
Geographic Location The Middle East
Flag Israel Flag
Principal Languages
  • Arabic
  • Hebrew
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    Capital Jerusalem
    Major Towns/Cities
  • Acre
  • Afula
  • Arad
  • Ariel
  • Ashdod
  • Ashkelon
  • Baqa-Jatt
  • Bat Yam
  • Beersheba
  • Beit She'an
  • Beit Shemesh
  • Betar Illit
  • Bnei Brak
  • Carmel City
  • Dimona
  • Eilat
  • Giv'atayim
  • Hadera
  • Haifa
  • Herzliya
  • Hod HaSharon
  • Holon
  • Jerusalem (Capital)
  • Karmiel
  • Kfar Saba
  • Kiryat Atta
  • Kiryat Bialik
  • Kiryat Gat
  • Kiryat Malakhi
  • Kiryat Motzkin
  • Kiryat Ono
  • Kiryat Shmona
  • Kiryat Yam
  • Lod
  • Ma'ale Adumim
  • Ma'alot-Tarshiha
  • Migdal HaEmek
  • Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut
  • Nahariya
  • Nazareth
  • Nazareth Illit
  • Nesher
  • Ness Ziona
  • Netanya
  • Netivot
  • Ofakim
  • Or Akiva
  • Or Yehuda
  • Petah Tikva
  • Qalansawe
  • Ra'anana
  • Rahat
  • Ramat Gan
  • Ramat HaSharon
  • Ramla
  • Rehovot
  • Rishon LeZion
  • Rosh HaAyin
  • Safed
  • Sakhnin
  • Sderot
  • Shaghur
  • Shefa-'Amr
  • Tamra
  • Tayibe
  • Tel Aviv-Jaffa
  • Tiberias
  • Tira
  • Tirat Carmel
  • Umm al-Fahm
  • Yavne
  • Yehud-Monosson
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    Web Sites about Israel


    The Phasael Tower (Tower of David), Jerusalem, Israel
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    Jerusalem, Israel

    Books about Israel


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    Fodor's Essential Israel: with the West Bank and Petra (Full-color Travel Guide)
    By Fodor's Travel Guides

    Released: August 1st, 2023
    Paperback (512 pages)

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    Fodor's Essential Israel: with the West Bank and Petra (Full-color Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
    • ISBN: 164097573X
    • EAN: 9781640975736
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 3
    • Number of Pages: 512
    • Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
    • Publication Date: August 1st, 2023
    • Release Date: August 1st, 2023
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.75 Inches by 5.25 Inches by 0.75 Inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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    The Holy Land for Christian Travelers: An Illustrated Guide to Israel
    By John A. Beck

    Baker Books
    Released: August 1st, 2017
    Paperback (256 pages)

    The Holy Land for Christian Travelers: An Illustrated Guide to Israel
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    The Holy Land for Christian Travelers: An Illustrated Guide to Israel
    • Manufacturer: Baker Books
    • Brand: Baker Books
    • ISBN: 0801018927
    • EAN: 9780801018923
    • PartNumber: 9780801018923
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Format: Illustrated
    • Edition: Illustrated
    • Number of Pages: 256
    • Author: John A. Beck
    • Publication Date: August 1st, 2017
    • Release Date: August 1st, 2017
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.0 inches by 5.25 inches by 0.5 inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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    Lonely Planet Israel & the Palestinian Territories (Travel Guide)
    By Daniel Robinson, Anita Isalska & Jenny Walker

    Released: June 7th, 2022
    Paperback (448 pages)

    Lonely Planet Israel & the Palestinian Territories (Travel Guide)
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    Lonely Planet Israel & the Palestinian Territories (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
    • ISBN: 1787015823
    • EAN: 9781787015821
    • PartNumber: 9781787015821
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 10
    • Number of Pages: 448
    • Authors: Daniel Robinson, Orlando Crowcroft, Anita Isalska, Dan Savery Raz, Jenny Walker
    • Publication Date: June 7th, 2022
    • Release Date: June 7th, 2022
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.8 inches by 5.1 inches by 0.75 inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 Pounds
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    Fodor's Essential Israel (Full-color Travel Guide)
    By Fodor's Travel Guides

    Fodor's Travel
    Released: December 8th, 2020
    Paperback (512 pages)

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    Fodor's Essential Israel (Full-color Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
    • Brand: Fodor's Travel
    • ISBN: 1640972706
    • EAN: 9781640972704
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 2
    • Number of Pages: 512
    • Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
    • Publication Date: December 8th, 2020
    • Release Date: December 8th, 2020
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.0 inches by 5.25 inches by 0.75 inches
    • Weight: 1.00089866948 pounds
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    Israel Map (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3208)
    By National Geographic Maps

    Natl Geographic Society Maps
    Released: January 1st, 2019
    Map (2 pages)

    Israel Map (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3208)
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    Israel Map (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3208)
    • Manufacturer: Natl Geographic Society Maps
    • Brand: Natl Geographic Society Maps
    • ISBN: 156695617X
    • UPCs: 749717000780, 749717032088
    • EANs: 0749717032088, 9781566956178, 0749717000780
    • PartNumber: 43171-597192
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    • Product Category: Map
    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 2019
    • Number of Pages: 2
    • Author: National Geographic Maps
    • Publication Date: January 1st, 2019
    • Release Date: January 1st, 2019
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 4.25196 Inches by 9.25195 Inches by 0.15748 Inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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    DK Jerusalem, Israel and the Palestinian Territories (Travel Guide)
    By DK Travel

    DK
    Released: February 15th, 2022
    Multicolor Paperback (288 pages)

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    DK Jerusalem, Israel and the Palestinian Territories (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel
    • Brand: DK
    • ISBN: 0241462525
    • EAN: 9780241462522
    • PartNumber: 9780241462522
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Formats: Folded Map, Illustrated
    • Edition: 2
    • Number of Pages: 288
    • Author: DK Travel
    • Publication Date: February 15th, 2022
    • Release Date: February 15th, 2022
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.56 inches by 5.06 inches by 0.67 inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
    • Color: Multicolor
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    Frommer's Israel (Complete Guides)
    By Karen Chernick & Elianna Bar-el

    FrommerMedia
    Released: June 13th, 2023
    Paperback (409 pages)

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    Frommer's Israel (Complete Guides)
    • Manufacturer: FrommerMedia
    • Brand: FrommerMedia
    • ISBN: 1628875313
    • EAN: 9781628875317
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    • Edition: 8
    • Number of Pages: 409
    • Authors: Karen Chernick, Shira Rubin, Elianna Bar-el
    • Publication Date: June 13th, 2023
    • Release Date: June 13th, 2023
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.0 inches by 5.25 inches by 0.55 inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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    Insight Guides Israel (Travel Guide with eBook) (Insight Guides Main Series)
    By Insight Guides

    Released: May 16th, 2023
    Paperback (352 pages)

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    Insight Guides Israel (Travel Guide with eBook) (Insight Guides Main Series)
    • Manufacturer: Insight Guides
    • ISBN: 1839052945
    • EAN: 9781839052941
    • PartNumber: 9781839052941
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 10
    • Number of Pages: 352
    • Author: Insight Guides
    • Publication Date: May 16th, 2023
    • Release Date: May 16th, 2023
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 9.0 inches by 6.25 inches by 0.75 inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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