Israel (Hebrew: יִשְרָאֵל, Yisra'el; Arabic: إسرائيل, Isrā'īl) officially the State of Israel (Hebrew: מְדִינַת יִשְרָאֵל (help·info), Medinat Yisra'el; Arabic: دَوْلَةْ إِسْرَائِيل, Dawlat Isrā'īl), is a country in Western Asia located on the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Lebanon in the north, Syria in the northeast, Jordan in the east, and Egypt on the southwest, and contains geographically diverse features within its relatively small area. The West Bank and Gaza Strip are also adjacent. With a population of about 7.28 million, the majority of whom are Jews, Israel is the world's only Jewish state. It is also home to Arab Muslims, Christians, Druze, and Samaritans, as well as other religious and ethnic minority groups.
The modern state of Israel has its roots in the Land of Israel (Eretz Yisrael), a concept central to Judaism for over three thousand years. After World War I, the League of Nations approved the British Mandate of Palestine with the intent of creating a "national home for the Jewish people." In 1947, the United Nations approved the partition of the Mandate of Palestine into two states, one Jewish and one Arab. The Arab League rejected the plan, but on May 14, 1948, the Jewish provisional government declared Israel's independence. The new country's victory in the subsequent Arab-Israeli War expanded the borders of the Jewish state beyond those in the UN Partition Plan. Since then, Israel has been in conflict with many of the neighboring Arab countries, resulting in several major wars and decades of violence that continue to this day. Since its foundation, Israel's boundaries and even the State's very right to exist have been subject to dispute, especially among its Arab neighbors. However, Israel has signed peace treaties with Egypt and Jordan, and efforts are being made to reach a permanent accord with the Palestinians.
Israel is a representative democracy with a parliamentary system and universal suffrage. The Prime Minister serves as head of government and the Knesset serves as Israel's legislative body. In terms of nominal gross domestic product, the nation's economy is estimated as being the 44th-largest in the world. Israel ranks high among Middle Eastern countries on the bases of human development, freedom of the press, and economic competitiveness. Jerusalem is the country's capital, seat of government, and largest city, while Israel's main financial center is Tel Aviv.
Over the past three thousand years, the name "Israel" has meant in common and religious usage both the Land of Israel and the entire Jewish nation. The name originated from a verse in the Bible (Genesis, 32:28) where Jacob is renamed Israel after successfully wrestling with an angel of God. Commentators differ on the meaning of the name. Some say the name comes from the verb śarar ("to rule, be strong, have authority over"), thereby making the name mean "God rules" or "God judges". Other possible meanings include "the prince of God" (from the King James Version) or "El fights/struggles". Regardless of the precise meaning of the name, the biblical nation fathered by Jacob thus became the "Children of Israel" or the "Israelites".
The first historical mention of the word "Israel" is in the Merneptah Stele of ancient Egypt (dated the late 13th century BCE), which appears to refer to a people. The modern country was named Medinat Yisrael, or the State of Israel, after other proposed names, including Eretz Israel ("the Land of Israel"), Zion, and Judea, were rejected. In the early weeks of independence, the government chose the term "Israeli" to denote a citizen of Israel, with the formal announcement made by Minister of Foreign Affairs Moshe Sharett.
West Asian countries. The east coast in the Mediterranean. According to 1947 United Nations partition of Palestine to implement the resolution, an area of 1 4 million square kilometers. Population 5.46 million (1994). Announced in 1980 the capital moved to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv Jaffa. Most countries embassies in Tel Aviv. Within 2 / 3 of the desert. Industry in the more developed, higher levels of high-tech industries. Rely on modern science and technology development of agriculture, irrigation and advanced technology. Tourism development.
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Best time to travel Israel: Israel is hot, dry summers of Mediterranean climate, from an altitude of 2810 meters of Mount Hermon, has been reduced to level to 392 meters of the earth the following lowest ─ ─ Dead Sea, the regional climate significantly, conditions vary . Coastal plain in summer heat and winter cold with little rain, occasional snow in the hills area. In hot and dry summer, the Jordan Valley region, is semi-arid southern regions are climate, warm hot day, cool night. Every year from April to October dry and hot climate, high Wenda She's 32 degrees to 37 degrees, sunny to sunny main, this time is the best time to travel to Israel. From November to March the following year compared to the winter, although the temperature is lower but still warm, with mostly sunny days, occasional rain, only around the Sea of Galilee and Jerusalem, drier weather, cool, Red Sea and near the Dead Sea in winter than in summer for travel. Israeli Folk Festivals: Many festivals in Israel, if you lived in Israel for some time, will be very easy to feel the Israelis seems to be another holiday from one holiday to live with. From the fall of the New Year and Yom Kippur, Hanukkah winter, spring, Passover and Independence Day to the Feast of the summer, a year of life is surrounded with a special commemorative significance of these festivals to move forward. Israel has been regarded as a Jewish state, it is closely related to the holidays, because holidays are a strong Israel, the Jewish property. On the one hand the performance of all the festivals in Israel and the Jewish nation's destiny is linked, on the other hand the performance of all the festivals have a strong religious overtones. Not a purely secular festival is the festival. Israel's national holiday and that religion, so that the arrival of the festival into an annual cycle repeated review of Jewish national history, religious education and self-reflection of the day, the maintenance of national unity, maintaining the inherent culture of the Jewish people is undoubtedly important role. Israel's main festival of the Sabbath (sundown every Friday to sun_set_ Saturday), the Jewish New Year (about the Gregorian calendar in September), Yom Kippur (about the Gregorian calendar in October), the Feast of Tabernacles (about the Gregorian calendar in October), Passover ( about calendar in April), Holocaust Remembrance Day (about the Gregorian calendar in May), Independence Day (about the Gregorian calendar in May) and so on. Note: There are three religions in Israel, the celebration of different festivals. Such as the Muslim rest Friday, Christian Sundays, the Jewish Sabbath from Friday sun_set_ to Saturday sun_set_ date. In these holidays, public transport systems in addition to Arab Nazareth and Haifa, Galilee, where part of the route, other areas of transport is suspended. In addition, the state bodies, corporations, the Jews run restaurant, coffee shop, in addition to outside Tel Aviv, all leave. Reminded Israel: 1, put your valuables in the safe in the hotel reception, which is generally free in the hotel service. 2, summer in Israel, we recommend that you drink more water than usual and wear a sun hat. 3, in Israel is safe to drink tap water, but the view of the Chinese people's living habits, it is recommended to drink mineral water. 4, when browsing items, including some religious sites, the dress should be appropriate, the tour guide will remind you that time. Try not to wear short skirts or shorts. 5, Israel's hotels and restaurants, the bill has been attached for 15% service charge, so do not have to tip, but the luggage in the hotel cleaning staff or persons, in accordance with established practice must be given 0.25 to 0.50 dollars or so tip, Taxi drivers do not pay and tip. 6, Israel's flag is blue postal base, above a deer's patterns, both in boxes or stamps are sold at the sign. From Israel to the Far East region will take about 8-15 days of the letter. 7, Israel's public telephones are few and must be called "A Ximeng" special coins, and less convenient to tourists, like long-distance calls or international calls, you can fight in a hotel or post office. 8, the Israeli use of 220/240 volts, and the United Kingdom the same, but different from the United States and Europe. If the voltage is different, do not use your own clean electrical equipment. 9, after the Israeli entry, and then going into the Arab Asian countries (including Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, etc.) will be rejected. Passengers do not want to stay in Israel if the entry records the time of entry requirements can not clerk stamp in the passport, immigration card, stamped in the can, but if the passport records of immigrants of Arab Asian countries, Israel will not limit immigration. 10 duty-free goods can be brought into the territory are: 250 cigarettes, wine, 2 liters, 1 liter of wine, special price at 125 dollars or less. Carrying out of the country unrestricted. Foreign currency taken out or brought into the matter are unlimited, but taken out of local currency limited to is500 million or less. In addition, foreign currency exchange visitors with Israel, only 3,000 dollars in convertible yuan less than the value of foreign currency. One final point: When you leave Israel, will face a very careful and safety checks, please be patient and understanding to deal with security. This is for your own safety. Israeli Food: As Israelis from all sides, so it brings different styles of cookery and diet. In the "Israel Table", you will see from some 80 different countries, has a unique background in cooking dishes. People of France, Italy and the Far East these more advanced cookery increasingly appreciated, but the side dishes served there are many farmers from the country tradition, they had moved to Israel to bring their own favorite dishes. For Israel, the most influential cookery in the Middle East, North Africa, the Mediterranean basin, and Central and Eastern Europe cuisine. Many people prefer home food as one that these various styles maintained their pure, there is no doping. On the Israelis, the decision by the religious Jewish dietary regulations, cookery and food habits of playing a decisive role. For those who comply with these canons, the pork and some other meat, shellfish, fish without scales and scavengers of any kind are not eating the meat of animals, and in cooking and eating meat will not be and consumption of dairy products together. Israel's family-centered social life, it is to focus on family life, the evening meal most people stay at home, in Israel it is almost a matter of course. The party held the majority of Israelis, in order to invite friends and family to drink coffee, tea and chat. Israel is perhaps the world's most favorite salad, and used the most people. Their breakfast and dinner each day will be used on salads, in salad preparation, patience and skillfully deliberately potatoes, cucumbers and other ingredients cut into uniform size cubes. In addition, subject to local customs and religion of the Israelis also a distinctive characteristic, that is not drinking. Shopping Israel: Israel and the many arts and crafts are all Jewish religious and national character of Israel-related, such as gold and silver products, olive wood crafts, a variety of Jewish candlestick, precious stones and so on. Aviation: Israel's air links with the outside world an important means of transportation, the Israeli national airline navigation on four continents, and regularly have access to New York and European flights. Israel established diplomatic relations with China, tourism will be developed, the current from Tel Aviv Israel Airlines started direct flights to Beijing. Tel Aviv, Beijing direct flights not only for Israel and European tourists to China to provide a convenient and Southeast Asian tourists to visit the eastern Mediterranean countries to open up the best route. Shipping: Jaffa, Caesarea, and Acre and some other ancient port, has been Haifa and Ashdod can berth three international carriers replaced by a modern deep water port. The Mediterranean port of Haifa today, the largest container port, is one of passengers between the terminals. Now from Europe to Haifa Port on a regular basis how navigation routes, and many Mediterranean cruise trip that will include Israel. Highway: Israel dense road network throughout the country, a good bus service, which the Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Tel Aviv to Haifa the most frequent long-distance bus trips, but the trunk road Saturday, the bus stop. Railway: Israel currently has the country's state-owned railway in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa and Beersheba join together, but apart from Tel Aviv to Haifa line, other parts of the railway usage is still quite low. Between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and from the train every day, especially after some beautiful scenery along the route where passengers can pre-_set_ seating and all are equipped with dining cars on the train. Note that the train service on the Sabbath and other major holidays will be suspended. Tips: sherut Tourism in Israel, if the tourists want to go to distant places, rather than a taxi, it is better to sit sherut. sherut is the use of seven-seater passenger buses, and taxis look the same, because it is multiplied together, so the cost of cheap. Because Saturday is also available sherut transport, so popular. The main routes are: the - Gurion International Airport - Jerusalem, Tel Aviv - Jerusalem, trips are very frequent. Between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, some of the routes is the appointment system, but most of the route as long as 7 filled, ready to drive. Israel Accommodation: to Israel travel, accommodation youth hostels international chain of course, is the best option, the current between Israel the country has more than thirty youth hostel, located in the country. Entertainment Israel: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra is the world-renowned symphony orchestra, a violinist in the name of the initiative of Juan Berman to the expulsion of Jews by the Nazis as the central component of the orchestra musicians, for that first 名叫帕勒斯 Symphony Orchestra , in 1948, renamed after the Israeli Declaration of Independence published in the current group name. Only 83 members in the 50's, but has now expanded to 100. To take command of the Israel Philharmonic's first double system, and soon withdraw permanent system, replaced by guest conductor, such as Toscanini, Hengstenberg, Kusaiziji, Paley and Leonard Bernstein often stand on the conductor Israel Philharmonic's podium. After 1968, Zubin Mehta became the principal conductor of this orchestra. Israel Philharmonic Orchestra since the Jewish musician, string ensemble skills in particular excellent, silky voice that has been good early assessment, after a strong command of the Meta, and further to become one of the best names Symphony Orchestra of the world. Independence Day: May 14 (1948) National Day: May 14 (1948) National Anthem: "Song of Hope" Location: Located in western Asia, northern border with Lebanon, the northeast border with Syria, east of Jordan, the west by the Mediterranean Sea, south of the Gulf of Aqaba, is in Asia, Africa, Europe and junction three continents. Area: 14,900 km2 Population: 6,259,000 Language: Hebrews is the first language, and Arabic are the official languages, English. Religion: Judaism as a state religion, about 85% of residents are Jewish, 13% Muslim. Capital: Tel Aviv, when the founding (telaviv), 1950 was relocated to Jerusalem (jerusalem), not universally recognized. 30 July 1980 the Knes_set_ passed a bill, declared that Jerusalem is Israel's "eternal and indivisible capital", but it is still the seat of government in Tel Aviv. " Diplomatic relations with China Date: January 24, 1992 Time difference: 2 hours earlier than GMT, compared with 6 hrs. Currency: New Shekel International Code: 972 Israeli border on the mainland in the Middle East, bordering the western Mediterranean, north Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, east, south Red Sea and the border with Egypt border, is located in Europe, Asia, and Africa the hub, is about 470 km north-south the terrain was long and narrow country. Israel's land area, though not large, the natural landscape is full of changes, and had only one continent is likely to emerge throughout the various terrain. Forested highlands, there are fertile green valley; how the desert mountains, there are coastal plains; there is a sub-tropical Jordan valley, the lowest point of the Earth's surface more ─ ─ Dead Sea. Most of Israel's population concentrated in northern and central regions. West of the coastal plain of Tel Aviv and Haifa is the main city, east of the Jordan Valley area are connected to the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea, which is located in the central mountains and mountain areas are Galilee, Samaria, Judea and Jerusalem . In addition, there stands in the northeastern part of the Golan Heights and Hermon mountain, and great blocks of the country's total area and is located in the southern desert and the Arab valley and so on. Here, you can sail jeeps, camels, travel, living in tents, enjoying the Middle East, mellow coffee. Israel that belongs to one of the world's three major religious sites of Jerusalem, the world's lowest elevation of the Dead Sea, and many important historical sites on the Bible, the city, coupled with the unique Jewish spiritual and cultural life of faith, the mystery, charm and intake shock, the spectacular beauty attracts visitors from around the world.
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Best time to travel Israel: Israel is hot, dry summers of Mediterranean climate, from an altitude of 2810 meters of Mount Hermon, has been reduced to level to 392 meters of the earth the following lowest ─ ─ Dead Sea, the regional climate significantly, conditions vary . Coastal plain in summer heat and winter cold with little rain, occasional snow in the hills area. In hot and dry summer, the Jordan Valley region, is semi-arid southern regions are climate, warm hot day, cool night. Every year from April to October dry and hot climate, high Wenda She's 32 degrees to 37 degrees, sunny to sunny main, this time is the best time to travel to Israel. From November to March the following year compared to the winter, although the temperature is lower but still warm, with mostly sunny days, occasional rain, only around the Sea of Galilee and Jerusalem, drier weather, cool, Red Sea and near the Dead Sea in winter than in summer for travel. Israeli Folk Festivals: Many festivals in Israel, if you lived in Israel for some time, will be very easy to feel the Israelis seems to be another holiday from one holiday to live with. From the fall of the New Year and Yom Kippur, Hanukkah winter, spring, Passover and Independence Day to the Feast of the summer, a year of life is surrounded with a special commemorative significance of these festivals to move forward. Israel has been regarded as a Jewish state, it is closely related to the holidays, because holidays are a strong Israel, the Jewish property. On the one hand the performance of all the festivals in Israel and the Jewish nation's destiny is linked, on the other hand the performance of all the festivals have a strong religious overtones. Not a purely secular festival is the festival. Israel's national holiday and that religion, so that the arrival of the festival into an annual cycle repeated review of Jewish national history, religious education and self-reflection of the day, the maintenance of national unity, maintaining the inherent culture of the Jewish people is undoubtedly important role. Israel's main festival of the Sabbath (sundown every Friday to sun_set_ Saturday), the Jewish New Year (about the Gregorian calendar in September), Yom Kippur (about the Gregorian calendar in October), the Feast of Tabernacles (about the Gregorian calendar in October), Passover ( about calendar in April), Holocaust Remembrance Day (about the Gregorian calendar in May), Independence Day (about the Gregorian calendar in May) and so on. Note: There are three religions in Israel, the celebration of different festivals. Such as the Muslim rest Friday, Christian Sundays, the Jewish Sabbath from Friday sun_set_ to Saturday sun_set_ date. In these holidays, public transport systems in addition to Arab Nazareth and Haifa, Galilee, where part of the route, other areas of transport is suspended. In addition, the state bodies, corporations, the Jews run restaurant, coffee shop, in addition to outside Tel Aviv, all leave. Reminded Israel: 1, put your valuables in the safe in the hotel reception, which is generally free in the hotel service. 2, summer in Israel, we recommend that you drink more water than usual and wear a sun hat. 3, in Israel is safe to drink tap water, but the view of the Chinese people's living habits, it is recommended to drink mineral water. 4, when browsing items, including some religious sites, the dress should be appropriate, the tour guide will remind you that time. Try not to wear short skirts or shorts. 5, Israel's hotels and restaurants, the bill has been attached for 15% service charge, so do not have to tip, but the luggage in the hotel cleaning staff or persons, in accordance with established practice must be given 0.25 to 0.50 dollars or so tip, Taxi drivers do not pay and tip. 6, Israel's flag is blue postal base, above a deer's patterns, both in boxes or stamps are sold at the sign. From Israel to the Far East region will take about 8-15 days of the letter. 7, Israel's public telephones are few and must be called "A Ximeng" special coins, and less convenient to tourists, like long-distance calls or international calls, you can fight in a hotel or post office. 8, the Israeli use of 220/240 volts, and the United Kingdom the same, but different from the United States and Europe. If the voltage is different, do not use your own clean electrical equipment. 9, after the Israeli entry, and then going into the Arab Asian countries (including Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, etc.) will be rejected. Passengers do not want to stay in Israel if the entry records the time of entry requirements can not clerk stamp in the passport, immigration card, stamped in the can, but if the passport records of immigrants of Arab Asian countries, Israel will not limit immigration. 10 duty-free goods can be brought into the territory are: 250 cigarettes, wine, 2 liters, 1 liter of wine, special price at 125 dollars or less. Carrying out of the country unrestricted. Foreign currency taken out or brought into the matter are unlimited, but taken out of local currency limited to is500 million or less. In addition, foreign currency exchange visitors with Israel, only 3,000 dollars in convertible yuan less than the value of foreign currency. One final point: When you leave Israel, will face a very careful and safety checks, please be patient and understanding to deal with security. This is for your own safety. Israeli Food: As Israelis from all sides, so it brings different styles of cookery and diet. In the "Israel Table", you will see from some 80 different countries, has a unique background in cooking dishes. People of France, Italy and the Far East these more advanced cookery increasingly appreciated, but the side dishes served there are many farmers from the country tradition, they had moved to Israel to bring their own favorite dishes. For Israel, the most influential cookery in the Middle East, North Africa, the Mediterranean basin, and Central and Eastern Europe cuisine. Many people prefer home food as one that these various styles maintained their pure, there is no doping. On the Israelis, the decision by the religious Jewish dietary regulations, cookery and food habits of playing a decisive role. For those who comply with these canons, the pork and some other meat, shellfish, fish without scales and scavengers of any kind are not eating the meat of animals, and in cooking and eating meat will not be and consumption of dairy products together. Israel's family-centered social life, it is to focus on family life, the evening meal most people stay at home, in Israel it is almost a matter of course. The party held the majority of Israelis, in order to invite friends and family to drink coffee, tea and chat. Israel is perhaps the world's most favorite salad, and used the most people. Their breakfast and dinner each day will be used on salads, in salad preparation, patience and skillfully deliberately potatoes, cucumbers and other ingredients cut into uniform size cubes. In addition, subject to local customs and religion of the Israelis also a distinctive characteristic, that is not drinking. Shopping Israel: Israel and the many arts and crafts are also religious and ethnic characteristics of Israel's Jewish-related, such as gold and silver products, olive wood crafts, a variety of Jewish candlestick, precious stones and so on. Aviation: Israel's air links with the outside world an important means of transportation, the Israeli national airline navigation on four continents, and regularly have access to New York and European flights. Israel established diplomatic relations with China, tourism will be developed, the current from Tel Aviv Israel Airlines started direct flights to Beijing. Tel Aviv, Beijing direct flights not only for Israel and European tourists to China to provide a convenient and Southeast Asian tourists to visit the eastern Mediterranean countries to open up the best route. Shipping: Jaffa, Caesarea, and Acre and some other ancient port, has been Haifa and Ashdod can berth three international carriers replaced by a modern deep water port. The Mediterranean port of Haifa today, the largest container port, is one of passengers between the terminals. Now from Europe to Haifa Port on a regular basis how navigation routes, and many Mediterranean cruise trip that will include Israel. Highway: Israel dense road network throughout the country, a good bus service, which the Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Tel Aviv to Haifa the most frequent long-distance bus trips, but the trunk road Saturday, the bus stop. Railway: Israel currently has the country's state-owned railway in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa and Beersheba join together, but apart from Tel Aviv to Haifa line, other parts of the railway usage is still quite low. Between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and from the train every day, especially after some beautiful scenery along the route where passengers can pre-_set_ seating and all are equipped with dining cars on the train. Note that the train service on the Sabbath and other major holidays will be suspended. Tips: sherut Tourism in Israel, if the tourists want to go to distant places, rather than a taxi, it is better to sit sherut. sherut is the use of seven-seater passenger buses, and taxis look the same, because it is multiplied together, so the cost of cheap. Because Saturday is also available sherut transport, so popular. The main routes are: the - Gurion International Airport - Jerusalem, Tel Aviv - Jerusalem, trips are very frequent. Between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, some of the routes is the appointment system, but most of the route as long as 7 filled, ready to drive. Israel Accommodation: to Israel travel, accommodation youth hostels international chain of course, is the best option, the current between Israel the country has more than thirty youth hostel, located in the country. Entertainment Israel: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra is the world-renowned symphony orchestra, a violinist in the name of the initiative of Juan Berman to the expulsion of Jews by the Nazis as the central component of the orchestra musicians, for that first 名叫帕勒斯 Symphony Orchestra , in 1948, renamed after the Israeli Declaration of Independence published in the current group name. Only 83 members in the 50's, but has now expanded to 100. To take command of the Israel Philharmonic's first double system, and soon withdraw permanent system, replaced by guest conductor, such as Toscanini, Hengstenberg, Kusaiziji, Paley and Leonard Bernstein often stand on the conductor Israel Philharmonic's podium. After 1968, Zubin Mehta became the principal conductor of this orchestra. Israel Philharmonic Orchestra since the Jewish musician, string ensemble skills in particular excellent, silky voice that has been good early assessment, after a strong command of the Meta, and further to become one of the best names Symphony Orchestra of the world.
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