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Israel

إسرائيل

Western Asia, Asia

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Israel (إسرائيل) is a country in Western Asia, Asia. With a population of 10,134,800 and an area of 21,937 km², the capital city is Jerusalem. The official languages are Arabic and Hebrew. The national currency is the Israeli new shekel (₪ ILS).

Quick Facts

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Jerusalem
Capital
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10,134,800
Population
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21,937 km²
Area
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₪ ILS
Currency
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+972
Dial Code
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.il
TLD

Economy

Israel has a GDP per capita of $54,177, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$54,177
GNI per Capita$52,910

Geography

Israel is located in Western Asia at coordinates 31.47°N, 35.13°E. It shares borders with 5 countries.

ContinentAsia
Coordinates31.47°N, 35.13°E
🏞️ Longest RiverJordan River
252 km
TimezonesUTC+02:00

UNESCO World Heritage

Israel is home to 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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9

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Israel, including Ashdod Stadium with a capacity of 20,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumAshdod Stadium
20,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Israel

What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
What is the population of Israel?
Israel has a population of approximately 10,134,800 people.
What currency does Israel use?
Israel uses the Israeli new shekel (₪ ILS).
What languages are spoken in Israel?
The official languages of Israel are Arabic, Hebrew.
What is the area of Israel?
Israel covers a total area of 21,937 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Israel?
The GDP per capita of Israel is approximately $54,177.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Israel have?
Israel has 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)