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| Area (sq km): | 20,330 | |
| Population: | 6,276,883 | |
| Nationality: | Israeli | |
| Local Name: | Yisra’el | |
| Language: | Hebrew, Arabic, Yiddish |
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| Time Zone: | + 2 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 shekel = 100 agorot |
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| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Jerusalem | |
| Dialling Code: | +972 | |
| Electricity: | 230V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .il | |
| Religion: | Jewish, Muslim, Arab Christian |
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| Climate: | Desert, Mediterranean |
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| Government: | Parliamentary Democracy | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Right | |
| Int'l License: | Required | |
| Banking: | Su-F 8.30-12.30 Su, Tu, Th 16.00-18.00 |
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| Major Airports: | Negev(VDA), Tel Aviv(TLV) |
Villas for rent in Israel - outdoor festivals
Jaffa (Yafo) in Tel Aviv stirs romance in your heart and wonderment in your eyes when you stay in villas for rent in Israel. The charming old section of Tel Aviv is made of narrow winding alleys steeped in history and culture. Jaffa Nights celebration is a testament to Israel today and yesterday featuring music, dance, theatre and art shows.
In August each year Tel Aviv hosts the Jaffa (Yafo) Nights festival. For four evenings the streets are closed to traffic except to the thousands of pedestrian foot traffic. Jaffa Nights is located in south Tel Aviv in the quaint Jaffa neighbourhood. Jaffa Nights receives accolades for being one of the largest Israel festivals and definitely the biggest outdoor Tel Aviv party. Explore villas for rent in Israel to find your perfect home away from home.
Jaffa Nights information
Jaffa Nights is more than anything a celebration of the accomplishments of Israeli artists and performers. The whole festival is free of charge. Thousands of people turn out to see the art exhibitions and the fabulous dance shows. Stages are set up on the main roads and plazas in Jaffa that showcase brilliant musical and theatrical performances. In total Jaffa Nights is comprised of over 70 acts. This festival brings to light the ethnicity that remains intact within Jaffa, and within a modern and evolving Tel Aviv.