Israel Country Quickfacts
| Area: | 20,770/22,072 km² 8,019/8,522 sq mi |
| Capital: | Jerusalem |
| Country Code: | 972 |
| Country Population: | 8,238,000 |
| Credit Cards: | Major credit cards are accepted throughout Israel. |
| Currency: | New shekel (NIS) |
| Departure Tax: | There is no departure tax at the airport but crossing over into Jordan is a cost of 101 NIS ($30 USD) |
| Drives on the: | Right |
| Electricity: | 220 V (European Two Prong configuration) |
| Ethnic Groups: | 75% Jewish 21% Arab 4% other |
| Flag: |  |
| Location: | Israel is located in the Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea with Lebanon to the north, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the south and west. |
| Official Language(s): | Hebrew, Arabic |
| Religion: | Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Baha'i |
| Time Zone: | IST (UTC+2) |
| Tipping: | Tipping is customary in Israel but in select spots. In restauarants, 10 - 12% is average and most staff request tips in cash, not added to credit card bills. Locals rarely tip taxi drivers. |
Israel Travel Information
At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to Israel.
Learn about the history and culture of Israel, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Israel's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, and 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information, will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Israel for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Israel tours today!
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