Israel: flag, capital and facts
Israel is a country in Western Asia (Asia). Its capital is Jerusalem. Population — 9,974,400. Area — 20,770 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Israel
White with a blue Star of David and two blue stripes.
The capital of Israel — Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. Jerusalem's status is disputed; most embassies are in Tel Aviv. Jerusalem is a holy city for three different religions.
Facts about Israel
- Official name
- State of Israel
- Capital
- Jerusalem
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Western Asia
- Population
- 9,974,400
- Area
- 20,770 km²
- Currency
- ILS (₪)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 31.47°, 35.13°
How to remember the name
The nameIsrael sits by the Mediterranean Sea and has one of the oldest histories on Earth.
Did you know?
You can't sink in the Dead Sea — the water holds you up like a pillow.
Other countries of Western Asia
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