Israel
Israel is a country in Western Asia, covering about 20,770 km² (8,019 sq mi). Its capital is Jerusalem. It shares a land border with Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria.
- Capital
- Jerusalem
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Western Asia
- Area
- 20,770 km²
- Languages
- Arabic and Hebrew
- Currency
- Israeli new shekel
- Calling code
- +972
- Internet domain
- .il
Countries bordering Israel
Does Israel count as a country?
Yes. Israel is a member of the United Nations, so it's one of the 195 countries Tripfolio counts toward your "% of the world".
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