Updated: 2019-08-18.
State of Israel
Located in the Middle East (in western Asia), Israel is a small nation bordering Egypt to its southwest, Jordan to its east, Syria to its northeast, and Lebanon to its north. Additionally, the Palestinian Territories (Gaza Strip and the West Bank) are to its east and west. The Mediterranean Sea makes up its western shore, and Israel also has banks along the Red Sea and the Dead Sea.
Israel Travel Information & Key Points
General points to know about the country of Israel – demographics, important ages, phone numbers, key statistics, and more, whether you’re traveling there or not.
Capital: Jerusalem
Population: 9.08 million (2019 estimate)
Language(s): Hebrew, Arabic
Prime Minister: Benjamin Netanyahu
President: Reuven Rivlin
Currency: Israeli New Shekel ₪ (ILS)
Area: 20,770 km2 (8,019 mi2)
Dialing Code: +972
Time Zone: Israel Standard Time (IST) UTC+2
Demonym: Israeli (what is a demonym?)
Endonym: Israel (their name for their country)
Emergency Numbers: 100 for police, 101 for ambulance, 102 for fire
Drinking Age: 18 to purchase
Smoking Age: 18 to purchase
Age of Consent: 16 w/ penetration, 14 w/o penetration
Drives on the: Right
Electricity & Adapter: 230 V, 50 Hz, Plug Types C / H / M (define)
ISO Country Code: IL
