Israel
Israel is a country in Asia with a population of 9,256,311. Its capital is Jerusalem and the currency is the ILS. GDP per capita is around $55,000, the main language is Hebrew.
Key facts
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Where is Israel?
In Asia. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 209,954 in 1800 to 9,256,311 in 2023
From 69.9 yrs in 1950 to 82.4 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello שלום
- Good morning בוקר טוב
- Good day צהריים טובים
- Good evening ערב טוב
- Good night לילה טוב
- Thank you תודה
- Please בבקשה
- Excuse me סליחה
- Sorry מצטער
- 1 אחד
- 2 שניים
- 3 שלושה
- 4 ארבעה
- 5 חמישה
- 6 שישה
- 7 שבעה
- 8 שמונה
- 9 תשעה
- 10 עשרה
Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is IL?
IL is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Israel, a country in Asia with its capital at Jerusalem.
What language do they speak in Israel?
The main language spoken in Israel is Hebrew (עברית). Hebrew for "hello" is "שלום".
What is the capital of Israel?
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
What is the country calling code for Israel?
The international dialling code for Israel is +972. Its two-letter country code is IL.
What currency is used in Israel?
Israel uses the ILS, currency code ILS.
What is the population of Israel?
Israel has a population of about 9,256,311 people across 20,770 km².