Discover Israel
High-income, technologically advanced economy. Startup Nation: more startups per capita than any country. Tech, defense, agriculture, diamonds.
About Israel
Geography
Area: 20,770 sq km
- • Mediterranean: hot dry summers, cool rainy winters
- • Desert in south (Negev)
Government
Type: parliamentary republic
Capital: Jerusalem (disputed — most embassies in Tel Aviv)
Economy
High-income, technologically advanced economy. Startup Nation: more startups per capita than any country. Tech, defense, agriculture, diamonds.
GDP: $481.6 billion
Per Capita: $52,200
Demographics
Population: 9,043,387
Languages: Hebrew (official), Arabic (official), English widely spoken
Religions: Jewish 73.5%, Muslim 18%, Christian 1.9%
Explore Israel's Regions
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Major Cities in Israel
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Travel Essentials
📞 Contact & Emergency
Phone Code: +972
Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
fire: 102
police: 100
ambulance: 101
universal: 112
⚡ Practical Info
Electricity: 230V / 50Hz / Type C, H
Driving: Right
Water: ✅ Safe
💰 Tipping
- • 10-15% in restaurants
- • Not expected in cafes
- • Taxi: round up
When to Visit Israel
✅ Best Months
March, April, May, October, November
🔥 Peak Season
Mar-May (Easter/Passover), Sep-Oct (Jewish holidays)
💎 Off Season
Dec-Feb (cool, rainy but fewer tourists)
Passover, Easter in Jerusalem
Tel Aviv Pride (one of world's largest)
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot
Hanukkah
Top Destinations in Israel
Cultural Tips
- 💡Shabbat (Friday sunset to Saturday sunset): public transport stops, many shops close
- 💡Security checks are thorough at airports and malls — be patient
- 💡Israelis are direct communicators — it's cultural, not rude
- 💡Tipping is expected in restaurants (10-15%)
- 💡Jerusalem is sacred to 3 religions — respect all traditions
- 💡Tel Aviv is secular and liberal; Jerusalem is conservative
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