Israel: flag, capital and facts

Israel is a country in Western Asia. Its capital is Jerusalem. It covers about 20,770 km² (8,019 sq mi). Official languages include Arabic and Hebrew. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

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Israel at a glance

Official name: State of Israel
Capital: Jerusalem
Region: Western Asia (Asia)
Area: 20,770 km² (8,019 sq mi)
Official languages: Arabic and Hebrew
Currency: Israeli new shekel (₪)
People: Israeli
Calling code: +972
Internet domain: .il
Landlocked: No
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.

Israel is in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.

Israel uses the Israeli new shekel (₪).

Israel has 2 official languages: Arabic and Hebrew.

Israel borders Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

Israel at a glance

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