Israel
State of Israel
People: Israeli
Israel is a small but technologically advanced nation, with Jerusalem sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Israel is located in Western Asia and has a population of around 10.1 million. Its capital city is Jerusalem, and the most widely spoken official language is Arabic.
By the numbers, Israel is the 94th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.13% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 148th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 462 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Israel — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | State of Israel |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Jerusalem |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Western Asia |
| Population | 10,134,800 |
| Area | 21,937 km² |
| Currency | Israeli new shekel (ILS) ₪ |
| Official Languages | Arabic, Hebrew |
| Dialling Code | +972 |
| Internet TLD | .il |
| Timezone | UTC+02:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 100 (police) / 101 (ambulance) |
| ISO Code | IL / ISR |
| Borders | Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Israel
What is the capital and currency of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem and the currency is the Israeli new shekel (ILS), symbol ₪.
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
What currency does Israel use?
Israel uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS, symbol: ₪).
What language do they speak in Israel?
The official languages of Israel are Arabic and Hebrew.
What is the dialling code for Israel?
The international dialling code for Israel is +972.
What side of the road does Israel drive on?
Israel drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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