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Israel — silhouette, capital and facts
Israel is in Asia and its capital is Jerusalem. With about 9.4 million people and 22,072 km², it ranks 148th in area and 96th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Israel, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Jerusalem
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 9.4 million
- Area
- 22,072 km²
- Language
- Hebrew
- Currency
- New shekel
- Flag colors
- white, blue
Borders
Israel shares a land border with 4 countries: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria.
Fun facts about Israel
- The Dead Sea, with shores more than 400 meters below sea level, is among the lowest points on land on Earth.
- Modern Hebrew was revived as an everyday language in the late nineteenth century, thanks to Eliezer Ben-Yehuda.
- The Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1947 by a shepherd in caves near Qumran.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
Which continent is Israel in?
Israel is in Asia.
Which countries border Israel?
Israel shares a land border with 4 countries: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Israel?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Israel is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Israel?
The Dead Sea, with shores more than 400 meters below sea level, is among the lowest points on land on Earth. Modern Hebrew was revived as an everyday language in the late nineteenth century, thanks to Eliezer Ben-Yehuda. The Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1947 by a shepherd in caves near Qumran.
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