Facts & Figures

Official Name: The State of Israel

Passport/visa requirements: All tourists visiting Israel must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date they enter the country. Visitors seeking tourist or transit visas can do so with comparative ease.

Population: 7,026,0001

Area: 8,019 sq mi

Language: Hebrew and Arabic

Predominant Religions: Jews, Muslims, Christians and Druze

Time Zone: IST (UTC+2), Summer (DST) (UTC+3)

Voltage Requirements: 220 volts at 50 Hertz

Telephone Codes: (+) 972