Israel

Formation

May 14, 1948

Capital

Jerusalem

Population

9.364 million (2021)

Israel

About

A Middle Eastern country on the Mediterranean Sea. It is considered sacred to Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Bahai, Druze and Samaritans. The Israeli–Palestinian conflict began in the mid-20th Century and is rooted in a territorial dispute over the Holy Land.

Trivia

The country has two official languages: Hebrew and Arabic. Israeli postage stamps use kosher glue. A chocolate-coated marshmallow called a Krembo is one of the most famous snacks in the country.

Celebrities Born In Israel