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___ IsraelA virtual guide to the "promised land". Here you will find comprehensive information about Israel in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from Israel and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for Israel. |
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State of Israel | Medinat Yisra'el |
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 Official Name: Medinat Yisra'el short form: Yisra'el int'l long form: State of Israel int'l short form: Israel ISO Country Code: il Time: Actual Time: Sat-May-10 05:44 Local Time = UTC +2h Daylight Saving Time (DST) April - Oktober (UTC +3). Capital City: Jerusalem (Israel proclaimed Jerusalem as its capital in 1950. But nearly all countries maintain their embassies in Tel Aviv.) Other Cities: Haifa, Nazareth, Tel Aviv Government: Type: Parliamentary democracy Independence: 14 May 1948 Constitution: no formal constitution Geography: Location: Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt and Lebanon. Area: 20,325 sq. km.1 (7,850 sq. mi.) Terrain: Plains, mountains, desert, and coast. Climate: Temperate, except in desert areas. People: Nationality: Israeli(s) Population: 6 million Ethnic groups: Jewish 5.2 million; non-Jewish 1.2 million Religions: Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Druze Languages: Hebrew (official), Arabic (official), Russian, English Literacy: total population 95% (female 93%; male 97%). Natural resources: Timber, potash, copper ore, natural gas, phosphate rock, magnesium bromide, clays, sand. Agriculture products: Citrus, vegetables, cotton; beef, poultry, dairy products. Industries: High-technology projects (including aviation, communications, computer-aided design and manufactures, medical electronics), wood and paper products, potash and phosphates, food, beverages, and tobacco, caustic soda, cement, diamond cutting. Exports partners: USA 38.4%, Belgium 7.4%, Hong Kong 4.8% (2003) Imports partners: USA 15.6%, Belgium 9.3%, Germany 8%, UK 6.7%, Switzerland 6.1%, Italy 4.1% (2003) Currency: (New) Israeli Sheqel (ILS) |
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| Background: Following World War II, the British withdrew from their mandate of Palestine, and the UN partitioned the area into Arab and Jewish states, an arrangement rejected by the Arabs. Subsequently, the Israelis defeated the Arabs in a series of wars without ending the deep tensions between the two sides. The territories occupied by Israel since the 1967 war are not included in the Israel country profile, unless otherwise noted. In keeping with the framework established at the Madrid Conference in October 1991, bilateral negotiations are being conducted between Israel and Palestinian representatives (from the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip) and Israel and Syria, to achieve a permanent settlement. On 25 April 1982, Israel withdrew from the Sinai pursuant to the 1979 Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty. Outstanding territorial and other disputes with Jordan were resolved in the 26 October 1994 Israel-Jordan Treaty of Peace. On 25 May 2000, Israel withdrew unilaterally from southern Lebanon, which it had occupied since 1982. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Egypt, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank . related countries: Germany, United Kingdom United States of America |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of IsraelState of IsraelGovernment Gate Site. Knesset The Israeli Parliament. The Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's office. Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs Basic information about Israel and its people, offering material on the Israeli government and its policies. Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations Embassy of Israel USA, Washington D.C. Israeli diplomatic missions abroad List of Israel's Diplomatic Missions Abroad. Foreign Missions In Israel Address List of Foreign Missions In Israel. Requirements for a Visa Consular information for travellers. The Geneva Accord Text of the "unofficial" peace agreement of the Geneva Initiative drafted by moderate Israeli and Palestinian leaders to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Statistics Central Bureau of Statistics Statistical Israel. Weather Israel Meteorological Service IMS provides meteorological information for Israel. Israel Weather with 7 days forecast. (in English and Hebrew) Today's Weather in Israel Weather in Israel. (in Hebrew) Maps Map of IsraelDetailed Map of Israel.  Google
Earth IsraelZoomable satellite view of Israel. Google
Earth JerusalemZoomable satellite view of Jerusalem. More Maps of Israel Israeli Security Barrier -- Current Status Map of the Israeli Security Fence (April 2006). Map of Western AsiaMap of Western Asia and the Middle East region. Historical maps of Palestine/Israel Six small maps: From Palestine in Biblical Times until now. |
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Online News from IsraelArutz ShevaIsrael National News. Globes Israeli business paper in English. Haaretz Daily Newspaper - English Internet Edition. israel wire The latest news from Israel. Jerusalem Post The Jerusalem Post Daily Internet Edition. kolisrael.com News portal for Israel, the Middle East and international news. News in Hebrew Maariv An Israeli Daily. Yediot Aharonot Israeli Daily Newspaper. International News on Israel Yahoo! News Full Coverage-Israel |
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Arts & CultureBreaking the IceExtreme Peace Mission, an Israeli-Palestinian expedition to Antarctica. Hope Organization with a holistic vision for Jerusalem. ilMuseums Israel Museums Guide.  The
Jewish Virtual LibraryMost comprehensive online Jewish encyclopedia in the world, covering everything from anti-Semitism to Zionism. Kibbutz Net Israels egalitarian communities. Kosher Cooking Passover Recipes, Cooking Resources and more. The Israel Museum Encylopedic museum of art and archeology, Jerusalem. |
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Business & EconomyBank of IsraelCentral Bank of Israel. Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce (FICC) Israel Export Institute Information for doing business with Israel. Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Transportation Airline El Al Israel Airlines Israel's national airline. Railroad Israel Railways |
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Destination Israel - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Israel: accommodation, attractions, festivals, events, tours and much more.Israel Israel's official North American Tourism web site. Dead Sea Guide to the largest "Natural Spa" in the world. InIsrael Israel's travel and tourism guide. The Noble Sanctuary A tour guide to Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock. Virtual Jerusalem Jewish life, Israel, Judaism, news and more. Western Galilee Tourist Guide A travel and tourism guide to the Galilee region. (in Hebrew) City Guides Jerusalem The Municipality of Jerusalem. Jerusalem Tourism Official tourism information for Jerusalem. Haifa Municipality of Haifa. Nazareth Nazareth City. Tel Aviv City of Tel Aviv-Jaffa. |
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EducationAl-Quds UniversityThe Arab University in Jerusalem. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Internationally recognized institution of higher learning, established 1970. Geophysical Institute of Israel (GII) Hebrew University of Jerusalem Well established research and teaching institution. Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities Israel Science and Technology Homepage National database and directory of science and technology related sites in Israel. Technion Israel's oldest and premier institute of science and technology. Tel-Aviv University The largest university in Israel and the biggest Jewish university in the world. University of Haifa Liberal arts university in northern Israel. Weizmann Institute One of the worlds top-ranking multidisciplinary research institutions. Israel Education Directory Page provides links to Israel education institutions. Israel's Guide to Higher Education A guide to Higher education in Israel. |
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Environment & NatureNational ParksIsrael Nature & National Parks Protection Authority Site with information about Israel's national parks and nature reserves. |
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HistoryHistory of IsraelOverview of Israels History by the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Israels History From ancient to modern Jewish History by "The Jewish Virtual Library". Jewish National and University Library Collected materials of all types which reflect or represent the history of the Jewish people. Dead Sea Scrolls - Qumran The Dead Sea Scrolls Project established by the Oriental Institute, University of Chicago. Orion Center for the Study of the Dead Sea Scrolls Established in 1995 as part of the Institute for Jewish Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Scrolls From the Dead Sea The Library of Congress exhibition describes the historical context of the scrolls and the Qumran community from whence they may have originated. Holocaust (International sources) Documentary Resources on the Nazi Genocide and its Denial (French/English) The Holocaust History Project Archive of documents, photographs, recordings, and essays regarding the Holocaust, including direct refutation of Holocaust-denial. Holocaust Photos Acts of the most terrible offence against humanity sculptured in photos. Shoah Foundation Steven Spielberg's Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation. Yad Vashem The Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority, Jerusalem. Israeli-Arab Conflict IndyMedia Indymedia is a collective of independent media ogranizations and hundreds of journalists offering grassroots, non-corporate coverage of major protests. IPCRI The only joint Palestinian-Israeli public policy think-tank in the world. Institute for Palestine Studies Promoting research, analysis, and documentation on the Arab-Israeli conflict and its peaceful resolution. The Origin of the Palestine-Israel Conflict The search for an equitable solution must come to grips with the root cause of the conflict. Guardian Unlimited (UK) - Special report: Israel & the Middle East Interactive history of conflict: How the Israelis and Palestinians came to war. Judaism and Jewish Issues Aish.com Dedicated to answering the vital question, "Why be Jewish?" The Jewish Universe Arutz Sheva's index of Jewish related sites. Judaism and Jewish Resources A gates toJewish resources. |
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