Israel
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Brief Facts
Capital:
Jerusalem (0.75 million)
Jerusalem (0.75 million)
Population:
7.2 million
7.2 million
Languages:
Hebrew (official); Arabic (official for Arab minority); English most commonly used foreign language
Hebrew (official); Arabic (official for Arab minority); English most commonly used foreign language
Religions:
Jewish 76.4%; Muslim 16%; Arab Christians 1.7%; Other Christian 0.4%; Druze 1.6%
Jewish 76.4%; Muslim 16%; Arab Christians 1.7%; Other Christian 0.4%; Druze 1.6%
Time Zone:
UTC/GMT +2 hours (+3 hours with Daylight Saving Time)
UTC/GMT +2 hours (+3 hours with Daylight Saving Time)
International Dialling Code:
+972
+972
Location:
Middle East
Middle East
Neighbouring Countries:
Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank (Palestinian Territories)
Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank (Palestinian Territories)
Birth Rate:
20.02 per 1000
20.02 per 1000
Death Rate:
5.41 per 1000
5.41 per 1000
Life Expectancy at birth:
80.73 years (male 78.62; female 82.95)
80.73 years (male 78.62; female 82.95)
Literacy:
97.1% (male 98.5%; female 95.9%)
97.1% (male 98.5%; female 95.9%)
Government Type:
Parliamentary Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
Climate:
Temperate; hot and dry in southern and eastern desert areas
Temperate; hot and dry in southern and eastern desert areas
Currency:
Israeli Shekels (ILS)
Basic Facts Only
Israeli Shekels (ILS)
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This page was last updated: 24/08/09
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