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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) |
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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... Israel outdoor festivals
Israel Festival in Jerusalem
From late May to early June, Jerusalem invites the rest of the world to its Israel Festival. The festival began humbly showcasing national talent, but has... Israel Festival in Jerusalem
Rishon LeZion Wine Festival
Rishon LeZion Wine Festival in Israel takes place in Israel’s fourth largest city and the top wine region in Israel. The festival combines our love of... Rishon LeZion Wine Festival