Israel (officially State of Israel) is an independent country located in Western Asia, Asia. With a population of 10,134,800 people, it ranks #94 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 21,937 km² (#154 globally), with a population density of 462 people per km². The capital city is Jerusalem. The official languages are Arabic, Hebrew.
Key Facts
Population
10,134,800
#94 world ranking
Area
21,937 km²
#154 world ranking
Population Density
462/km²
Capital
Jerusalem
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+02:00
Continent
Asia
Bordering Countries
5
neighboring countries
Languages
Currency
- Israeli new shekel (₪)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (5)
Egypt
Syria
Jordan
Lebanon
PalestineCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
What is the population of Israel?
Israel has a population of 10,134,800 people, ranking #94 in the world by population.
How big is Israel?
Israel covers an area of 21,937 km², ranking #154 in the world by area. The population density is 462 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Israel?
The official languages of Israel are: Arabic, Hebrew.
What is the currency of Israel?
The currency of Israel is Israeli new shekel (₪).
What countries border Israel?
Israel shares borders with 5 countries: Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine.