Israel Quick Facts…
| Official Name | State of Israel |
| Common Name | Israel – /ˈɪz.ɹeɪl/ |
| Nationality | Israeli(s) – noun, Israeli – adjective |
| Independence | Mandated from the League of Nations under British administration in 1948 |
| Administrative Divisions | 6 districts |
| Total Population | 9.4 million (#98) with 92.9% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Jerusalem (capital city), Tel Aviv-Yafo, Haifa |
| Major Languages | Hebrew (official), Arabic (official) |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 90% of total population |
| Currency | Israeli Shekels (ILS) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $424.2 billion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $44,400 (#43) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 21,937 sq km / 8,470 sq mi (#152) with 2% water area |
| Geographic Region | Asia – Western Asia |
| Bordering Countries | Egypt, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Mediterranean Sea |
Extra Information:
The Gaza Strip and the West Bank are Palestinian “disputed territories” in the State of Israel.
National Anthem: “Hatikvah” (The Hope)