About Israel

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About Israel

  • About Israel

    Land of milk and honey

    ​Israel is a small, narrow, semi-arid country on the southeastern coastline of the Mediterranean Sea. It entered history some 35 centuries ago when the Jewish people forsook its nomadic way of life, settled in the Land and became a nation.
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    Fast Facts

     
    Population8,412,000
    CapitalJe​rusalem​
    LanguagesHebrew, Arabic (official)
     
    Dialing Code​+972​
    CurrencyNew Israeli Shekel (NIS)​
    Electricity230V/50Hz​
     
    System AdministrationDemocracy​
    Establishment State Date14.5.1948​
     

    National Symbols

    • The flag

      The Israeli flag The flag of the State of Israel is based on the design of the Jewish prayer shawl (tallit), with a blue Shield of David (Magen David).

    • National Emblem

      Emblem of Israel The official emblem of the State of Israel is a candelabrum (menorah), whose shape is said to be derived from the seven-branched moriah, a plant known since antiquity. The olive branches on either side represent Israel's yearning for peace.

       
     
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