🇮🇱 Israel

State of Israel

Flag of Israel

Basic Information

Capital
Jerusalem
Region
Asia / Western Asia
Population
9,736,429
Area
22,072 km²
Currencies
Israeli new shekel (₪)
Languages
Arabic, Hebrew

About country

Israel is a country located in the Southern Levant region of West Asia, bordering Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt. Its history is deeply rooted in ancient civilizations, including the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, and the Holy Land's significance to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The Zionist movement in the 19th century advocated for a Jewish homeland, culminating in the establishment of the modern State of Israel in 1948. The country's economy is technologically advanced, with a strong focus on innovation, particularly in the high-tech and agricultural sectors. Israel's diverse landscape ranges from the Mediterranean coast to the Negev Desert, and it faces ongoing geopolitical challenges in the region.

Political Information

System of Government
Parliamentary Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
IL
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
ISR
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Ashdod
Ashdod
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Ashkelon
Ashkelon
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Bat Yam
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Bnei Brak
Bnei Brak
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Bnei Brak Municipality
Bnei Brak Municipality
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Givatayim
Givatayim
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Haifa
Haifa
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Herzliya
Herzliya
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Holon
Holon
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Jerusalem
Jerusalem
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Karmiel
Karmiel
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Kfar Saba
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Nesher
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Netanya
Netanya
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Nof HaGalil
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Or Yehuda
Or Yehuda
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Petah Tikva
Petah Tikva
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Ramat Gan
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Ramat HaSharon
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Rishon LeZion
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Tel Aviv
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Tiberias
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Yokneam Illit
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Kingdom of Jerusalem
Kingdom of Jerusalem
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