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Israel

State of Israel

Capital
Jerusalem
Population
9,647,689
2026 estimate
Area
20,770 km²
Code
ISR
Languages
Arabic, Hebrew
Currencies
Israeli new shekel (₪)

Borders

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Did you know?

  • 🌊The Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth's land surface — about 430 m below sea level — and you literally cannot sink in it.
  • 👥Has the highest density of museums per capita in the world.
  • ✨Cherry tomatoes were developed in Israel in the 1970s.
  • ✨USB flash drives, instant messaging and drip irrigation were all invented here.
  • 👥Has more startups per capita than any other country — sometimes called 'Start-up Nation'.

Location

31.47°, 35.13°

Actual size

Compared to Australia.

Outline of Australia
Australia · 7,692,024 km²
Outline of Israel
Israel
20,770 km²
% of Australia
0.27%