Surface: The total land area of Israel is 20,770 sq km.
Population: The population of Israel is around 6,352,117 with 76% Jews, 20% Arabs and 4 % others.
System of government: Israel is a parliamentary democracy.
Capital: Jerusalem, with a population of around 695,500 inhabitants, is the capital of Israel.
Religion: 76% Jewish, 16% Muslim, 8% others
Official Language: The official language is Hebrew; Arabic and English are also spoken.
Government: Israel is a parliamentary democracy.
Climate: Israel has a Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry, and winters are cool with bursts of rain.
Units of measure and electricity: Israel follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 230V, 50 Hz.
Time Zone: The Israeli standard time is GMT + 2.
Currency: New Israeli Shekel (1 € = 5.60 ILS).
Travel documents required: Visas are required to travel to Israel.
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The Israeli economy is one of the strongest in the region. The country has developed its industrial and agricultural set up despite having limited natural resources. Israel’s main exports are chemical products, machinery, transport equipment, rubber, textiles, plastic and cut diamonds.
The average daily cost for a tourist is about $300–$350; a basic meal cost anything between $5– $20 in Israel. Israel is well connected by a network of buses and taxis.
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