About Israel

Israel in Brief

Israel is a land and a people. The history of the Jewish people, and its roots in the Land of Israel, spans some 35 centuries. With the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, Jewish independence, lost almost 2,000 years earlier, was renewed.

Population8,018,000
CapitalJerusalem
LanguagesHebrew, Arabic
Dialing Code+972
CurrencyNew Israeli Shekel
Electricity230V / 50Hz
PresidentShimon Peres
Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu

National Symbols

Israel Flag
The flag of the State of Israel is based on the design of the Jewish prayer shawl (tallit), with a blue Shield of David (Magen David).
National Emblem
The official emblem of the State of Israel is a candelabrum (menorah). The olive branches on either side represent Israel's yearning for peace.