Capital:
Jerusalem
Area:
20,800 sq km / 8,029 sq ml
Language:
Hebrew, Arabic, English, Yiddish
Currency:
Shekel
Population:
6,116,533
Life expectancy:
74 (men), 78 (women)
Literacy rate:
96%
Religions:
Judaism 85%, Sunni Muslim, Christian
Physical features:
Coastal plain of Sharon, central mountains of Galilee, Samaria and Judea
Imports:
Machinery and parts, rough diamonds, chemicals, petroleum and petroleum products
Exports:
Citrus fruits, worked diamonds, machinery and parts, military hardware, chemical products, textile and clothing
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