Fact About Israel

Information about Israel

Israel is a country in the Middle East, located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The country is historically, religiously and politically important for various reasons. 

Below are some key facts about Israel:

General information:

Capital: Jerusalem (however, this is disputed internationally; some countries consider Tel Aviv as the capital)

Form of Government: Parliamentary Democracy

Languages: Hebrew (official language), Arabic (for attendance and legal use)

Currency: Israeli Shekel (ILS)

Population: About 9.5 million (2023 est.)

Area: 22,145 sq km

History:

Israel history is very ancient and spans from biblical times to modern times.

Declaration of Independence in 1948: After World War II, Israel was established in a part of Palestine that was under the British Mandate in accordance with a UN proposal.

Arab-Israeli War: Since 1948, there have been several wars between Israel and neighboring Arab countries.

Six-Day War (1967): In this war, Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Golan Heights, and East Jerusalem.

Economy:

Israel has developed a strong and technology-dependent economy.

Major Sectors: Technology, Agriculture, Defence, Pharmaceuticals.

Strong startup culture: Israel is called the "Startup Nation" because of the large number of startup companies.

Culture and Religion:

Israel is inhabited by people of many religions, but it is a Jewish state.

Muslims, Christians and Druze communities also live here.

Current situation:

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a long-standing and complex issue. It is surrounded by debates over religion, history and geographical boundaries.