Israel map and facts
State of Israel · Western Asia, Asia. Capital: Jerusalem.
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Israel in magenta, neighbours in pink · ● capital
Israel in context
Israel is home to about 10.1 million people, 0.13% of the world's population, on 20,770 km² of territory. It shares land borders with 5 countries: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria.
Closest in size in Asia: compare Israel and Kuwait. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
Israel FAQ
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
What is the population of Israel?
About 10.1 million people (10,119,400), which ranks 94th of 197 countries.
How big is Israel?
Israel covers 20,770 km² (8,019 sq mi), the 150th-largest country by area.
What continent is Israel in?
Israel is in Asia, in the Western Asia subregion.
What countries border Israel?
Israel borders 5 countries: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria.
What language is spoken in Israel?
Official or national languages: Arabic, Hebrew.