Israel

The territory extends from the Mediterranean coastline through central highland regions to the Negev Desert, encompassing areas between the Lebanese border in the north and the Red Sea in the south across approximately 8500 square miles (22,000 square kilometers).

Following centuries of changing control under various empires, the British Mandate concluded on May 14, 1948, when David Ben-Gurion proclaimed independence, creating a modern nation that immediately defended its borders during the War of Independence against neighboring forces.

Religious traditions shape public life, with Jewish holidays like Yom Kippur bringing all public transportation to a halt and Islamic and Christian festivals observed by their respective communities throughout the year.

Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv provides international connections, while the rail network extends from Nahariya in the north to Beersheba in the south with frequent services between major cities, supplemented by bus routes to more remote areas.

The Ramon Crater, the world's largest erosion crater at 25 miles (40 kilometers) long and 1640 feet (500 meters) deep, exposes rock formations from different geological epochs, providing insights into millions of years of Earth history.

Location: מועצה אזורית רמת נגב

Inception: May 14, 1948

Founders: David Ben-Gurion

Capital city: Jerusalem

Part of: Middle East, West Asia, Asia

Shares border with: Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Cyprus, Gaza Strip, West Bank, State of Palestine

Website: https://gov.il/es

GPS coordinates: 30.81242,34.85948

Latest update: November 30, 2025 15:25