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Quick facts

Capital
Jerusalem
Population
10,122,800
Region
Western Asia
Currency
Israeli new shekel (ILS)
Language
Arabic, Hebrew

Interesting Facts About Israel

  • Israel is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest
  • Jerusalem is the government seat and proclaimed capital of Israel
  • Tel Aviv is Israel's largest urban area and economic centre
  • Israel's western coast lies on the Mediterranean Sea, while its southern tip reaches the Red Sea
  • The Dead Sea, located to the east of Israel, is Earth's lowest point

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Jerusalem, the capital of Israel
Jerusalem
Capital of Israel