Factsheet
Capital and largest city Jerusalem
(limited recognition)
Coordinates: 31.783; 35.217
(limited recognition)
Coordinates: 31.783; 35.217
Official language Hebrew
Special status Arabic
Capital and largest city Jerusalem
(limited recognition)
Coordinates: 31.783; 35.217
(limited recognition)
Coordinates: 31.783; 35.217
Official language Hebrew
Special status Arabic
Wikipedia
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Israel - Wikipedia
1 day ago - The sovereign territory of Israel (according to the demarcation lines of the 1949 Armistice Agreements and excluding all territories captured by Israel during the 1967 Six-Day War) is approximately 20,770 square kilometers (8,019 sq mi), of which two percent is water.
What are the geographic features of Israel?
Israel has a lengthy coastal plain, highlands in the north and central regions, the Negev desert in the south, and the Great Rift Valley running from north to south along its eastern border.
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What challenges does Israel face regarding its diverse population?
Israel faces challenges in integrating its diverse population, including tensions between Ashkenazim and Sephardim, issues of religious influence, and the rights and integration of Arab citizens and other minority groups.
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How did the Six-Day War affect Israel?
The Six-Day War in 1967 resulted in Israel gaining control over the Sinai Peninsula, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, the Golan Heights, and East Jerusalem, complicating its relations with neighboring countries.
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Geography of Israel - Wikipedia
August 17, 2025 - Israel lies to the north of the equator around 31°30' north latitude and 34°45' east longitude. It measures 424 km (263 mi) from north to south and, at its widest point 114 km (71 mi), from east to west. At its narrowest point, however, this is reduced to just 15 km (9 mi).
World Bank
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Land area (sq. km) - Israel | Data
Agricultural land (sq. km) Rural land area where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total land area)
Embassies
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About Israel | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
July 8, 2024 - Long and narrow in shape, the country is about 290 miles (470 km.) in length and 85 miles (135 km.) in width at its widest point. Although small in size, Israel encompasses the varied topographical features of an entire continent, ranging from forested highlands and fertile green valleys to ...
WHO
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Area of Israel (km²) | Gateway
Total area of Israel in square kilometers. Discover geographical details, size comparisons, and historical changes in the land area of country.
TRADING ECONOMICS
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Israel - Land Area (sq. Km) - 2025 Data 2026 Forecast 1961-2023 Historical
Land area (sq. km) in Israel was reported at 21640 sq. Km in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Israel - Land area (sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World ...
Nations Encyclopedia
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Location, size, and extent - Israel - located, area
Comparatively, the area occupied by Israel is slightly smaller than the state of New Jersey. The total land boundary length is 1,017 km (632 mi) and the coastline is 273 km (170 mi). Israel's capital city, Jerusalem, is located near the center of the country (including the West Bank).
MacroTrends
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Israel Surface Area | Historical Chart & Data
Israel surface area for 2019 was 22,070, a 0% increase from 2018.
TRADING ECONOMICS
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Israel - Surface Area (sq. Km) - 2025 Data 2026 Forecast 1961-2023 Historical
Surface area (sq. km) in Israel was reported at 22070 sq. Km in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Israel - Surface area (sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the ...