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Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel
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Israel Travel Guide
Key Facts
Area:
22,145 sq km (8,550 sq miles).
Population:
7.23 million (2009).
Population density:
326.4 per sq km.
Capital:
Jerusalem. Population: (including East Jerusalem) 763,000 (2009). The Israeli government has designated Jerusalem as the capital, although this is not recognised by the UN, and most foreign embassies are based in Tel Aviv.
Government:
Republic. The state of Israel was founded in 1948.
Head of state:
President Shimon Peres since 2007.
Head of government:
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu since 2009.
Electricity:
230 volts AC, 50Hz. Three-pin plugs are standard; if needed, adaptors can be purchased in Israel.
Israel has always been a standout destination. From the days of prophets to the modern day nomad this tiny slice of land on the eastern Mediteranean has long attracted visitors. While some arrive in the 'Holy Land' on a spiritual quest, many others are on cultural tours, beach holidays and eco-tourism trips.
Weeding through Israel's convoluted history is both exhilarating and exhausting. There are crumbling temples, ruined cities, abandoned forts and hundreds of places associated with the Bible. And while a sense of adventure is required, most sites are safe and easily accessible. Most of all, Israel is about its incredibly diverse population. Jews come from all over the world to live here, while about 20% of the population is Muslim. Politics are hard to get away from in Israel as everyone has an opinion on how to move the country forward - with a ready ear you're sure to hear opinions from every side of the political spectrum.
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