Israel Short Introduction for Travelers

Capital Jerusalem (internationally unrecognized) Government Parliamentary democracy Currency New Israeli shekel (₪, NIS) Area 22,072km² water: 440km² land: 21,632² Population 7,933,200 (2012 estimate) Language Hebrew (official), Arabic(official), Russian and English most commonly used foreign languages Religion Jewish 75%, Muslim 16% (mostly Sunni Muslim), Christian 2%, other 1% (2008 est.) Electricity 230V, 50Hz (Israeli plug) Country code 972 Internet [...]read moreIsrael Short Introduction for Travelers