Israel
Israel is in Asia, in the Western Asia (Middle East) region. Its capital is Jerusalem. It has a population of about 10.1 million and an area of 20,770 km². Its flag has 2 colors, and the one that takes up the most space is white, at 64.4% of the total.
The flag of Israel as a pie chart
- White 64.4%
- Blue 35.6%
- Design
- Complex design (cross, diagonal, triangle or canton)
- Symbol
- Has a Star of David
Each slice shows how much of the flag each color covers. It's the same data as CakeFlag, our game where you guess countries from the colors of their flag.
Israel at a glance
- Capital
- Jerusalem
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Western Asia (Middle East)
- Official languages
- Arabic and Hebrew
- Currency
- Israeli new shekel
- National day
- May 14
- Highest point
- Meron (about 1,210 meters)
- Anthem
- “Hatikvah”
- Area
- 20,770 km²58th smallest out of 208
- Population
- 10.1 million95th most populous out of 204 · 2025 data
- Population density
- 487.4 people/km²20th most densely populated out of 204 · 2025 data
- GDP
- US$ 610.8 billion26th highest GDP out of 200 · 2025 data
- GDP per capita
- US$ 60,33721st highest GDP per capita out of 200 · 2025 data
- Life expectancy
- 83.2 years16th highest life expectancy out of 204 · 2024 data
More facts
- Became independent from the United Kingdom
- Joined the UN in 1949
Neighboring countries
Israel borders 5 countries:
Egypt
Jordan
Lebanon
Palestine
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Data: World Bank, world-countries, Wikidata and CIA World Factbook. See all sources.