Israel
State of Israel
Israel is a country in Western Asia, Asia. Its capital is Jerusalem, home to roughly 8,882,800 people across 20,770 km² of land.
Key facts
- Capital
- Jerusalem
- Continent
- Asia
- Subregion
- Western Asia
- Population
- 8,882,800
- Land area
- 20,770 km²
- ISO codes
- IL / ISR
- Languages
- Arabic, Hebrew
Did you know?
- Israel revived Hebrew as a daily spoken language in the 20th century — a linguistic feat unmatched in modern history.
- Jerusalem is sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
- The Dead Sea is the lowest land point on Earth and so salty that swimmers float effortlessly.
- Tel Aviv is a Mediterranean tech hub nicknamed Silicon Wadi.
- The Negev Desert covers more than half the country yet is being greened through innovative agriculture.
Bordering countries
Egypt
Jordan
Lebanon
SyriaPractice with geography games
Studying Israel is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.
- Flag Colors
Guess the country from a pie chart of its flag's exact color percentages — no symbols, just hues. Six tries with continent, capital, and blurred-flag hints.
- Flag Reveal
A national flag starts heavily blurred and sharpens second by second. Name the country before time runs out — four difficulty levels, unlimited guesses, scored by speed.
- Guess the Capital
See a country name and its flag — name the capital city in six tries. Hints reveal the first letter, subregion, language, and more.
- Country from Capital
Work backwards: a capital city is shown and you name the country it belongs to. Six tries with continent, population, and blurred-flag hints.