Israel is a coastal country in Asia with a population of 8.7M and an area of 20,770 km². Its capital is Jerusalem, Hebrew is the official language, and it is a republic. Israel shares borders with 5 countries.
Key facts
ContinentAsia
CapitalJerusalem
Population8.7M
Area20,770 km²
LanguageHebrew
ReligionJudaism
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyIsraeli Shekel
GDP/capita$55000
Independence1948
Geography
Has coastlineHas desert
Oceans / SeasMediterranean Sea, Red Sea
DesertsNegev Desert
BordersLebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Palestine
History & Culture
Roman EmpireOttoman EmpireSilk Road
Colonised by United Kingdom
Economy & Resources
AgricultureWheat, Olives, Grapes, Citrus
🎯 How to identify Israel in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Israel efficiently:
Is the country located in Asia?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
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