State of Israel · Western Asia
View on the interactive map →| Capital | Jerusalem |
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| Population | 8.9 million |
| Area | 20,770 km² (8,019 mi²) |
| Official language(s) | Arabic, Hebrew |
| Currency | Israeli new shekel (₪) |
| Region | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Demonym | Israeli |
| Calling code | +972 |
| Time zone | Asia/Jerusalem |
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