Welcome to Israel 🇮🇱 — a remarkable destination in Western Asia. Its official name is State of Israel, and today around 10.0 million people call this Asia nation home, spread across roughly 20,770 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Israel: key statistics, an introduction to Jerusalem, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Asia.
Geography of Israel
Israel lies in Western Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 20,770 square kilometres, it ranks 154th in the world by total area.
Israel has a coastline as well as land borders with Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Jerusalem serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Israel has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Israel is home to approximately 10.0 million residents — the 96th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Israelis.
Israel is multilingual: the languages spoken include Arabic and Hebrew. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Israel rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Israeli new shekel (ILS, symbol ₪). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Israel is +972. Websites from the country typically use the .il internet domain.
If Israel came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Jerusalem) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Israel shares borders with 5 countries:
Fun facts about Israel
- Israel's flag emoji is 🇮🇱 — its two-letter country code is IL and its three-letter code is ISR.
- Israel covers 20,770 km², ranking 154th in the world by area.
- With about 10.0 million people, Israel holds the 96th spot in the world population ranking.
- Israel is a member state of the United Nations.
- Israel shares borders with 5 countries.
Israel — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Israel?
- The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
- What is the population of Israel?
- Israel has a population of approximately 9,974,400 people, ranking 96th in the world.
- Where is Israel located?
- Israel is located in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Israel?
- The languages spoken in Israel include Arabic and Hebrew.
- What currency is used in Israel?
- Israel uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS).
