What is the capital of Israel?

The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.

What continent is Israel in?

Israel is in Asia, specifically the Western Asia subregion.

What is the population of Israel?

Israel has a population of roughly 8,882,800 people, across a land area of 20,770 km².

What language is spoken in Israel?

The main languages of Israel are Arabic and Hebrew.

Which countries border Israel?

Israel shares a land border with 4 countries: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.

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.

Where is Israel?

Israel is in Western Asia, Asia, bordering Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

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
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: Israeli new shekel (ILS)
Calling code: +972
Internet domain: .il

How Israel compares

Israel ranks 96th of 194 countries on this site by population and 149th by land area — roughly 0.1% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 30th of 46 by population and 38th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 4 other countries.

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Flag of Israel: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Israel flag breaks down as 69.3% white and 30.7% blue.

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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

Israel: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Israel?: The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
What continent is Israel in?: Israel is in Asia, specifically the Western Asia subregion.
What is the population of Israel?: Israel has a population of roughly 8,882,800 people, across a land area of 20,770 km².
What language is spoken in Israel?: The main languages of Israel are Arabic and Hebrew.
Which countries border Israel?: Israel shares a land border with 4 countries: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.

Practice with geography games

Studying Israel is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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