Israel
In General...
Geography
About 470 km (290 miles) in length and 135 km (85 miles) in width
at its widest point. About half of the country’s land area is semi-arid.
Food
Israeli cooking is a reflection of Israeli society. It is a unique
combination of foods and customs brought by from all over the world as
well as the local Arab population.
Main
Cities
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv. Haifa and Beer Sheva.
Population
Israel is a country of immigrants. Nearly 6.5 million citizens
comprise a mosaic of people with varied ethnic backgrounds, lifestyles,
religions, cultures and traditions. Jews, comprise some 80% of the
country’s population, while the non-Jewish citizens, numbering less than
20%, include mostly Arabs. Christians and other denominations.
Flora
& Fauna
The rich variety of Israel’s plant and animal life reflects its
geographical location as well as it’s varied topography and climate.
About 150 nature reserves have been established throughout the country.
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