Israel at a glance
State of Israel (IL / ISR) sits in Asia (Western Asia). Capital: Jerusalem. Largest city: Tel Aviv. Population about 9.9M; GDP about 530B USD (~53,800 per capita). Currency: ILS (Israeli new shekel). Languages: Hebrew, Arabic. Startup nation tech, cybersecurity, and Tel Aviv lifestyle create dense English and Hebrew commercial search.
Market and search intent
Treat Israel as a search market: scale (population), money (currency + GDP), and language mix shape what people type next. Recurring themes include startups, cybersecurity, Tel Aviv, shekel, tech jobs. Open city profiles for local timezone and demand notes before jumping into commercial tools.
Economy, trade, and connectivity
Land area is about 22,145 km² with roughly 90% internet users and 93% urban population. Calling code +972; driving is on the right. Major exports often cited: electronics, pharmaceuticals, diamonds, software, chemicals. Land neighbors include Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria.
Prices and calculators
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Suggested next steps
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Key facts
Israel (IL) is a Asia search market using ILS. Capital Jerusalem; largest city listed as Tel Aviv. Roughly 90% internet users and 93% urban population. Recurring themes: startups, cybersecurity, Tel Aviv.
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FAQ
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem. The largest city listed here is Tel Aviv.
What currency does Israel use?
Israel uses ILS (Israeli new shekel). Format loan and mortgage estimates in that currency on the finance calculators.
What is the population of Israel?
About 9.9M people, with roughly 93% living in urban areas. Treat figures as curated snapshots with the page as-of date.
What languages are spoken in Israel?
Primary languages listed for Israel: Hebrew, Arabic.
How large is the Israel economy?
GDP is listed at about 530B USD (~53,800 per capita) as a curated reference estimate. See Sources for attribution standards.
What do people search in Israel?
Recurring themes on this profile include startups, cybersecurity, Tel Aviv, shekel, tech jobs.
What is the calling code for Israel?
Israel uses international calling code +972. Timezone note: IST / IDT.