Israel

Capital City: Jerusalem

People: Jewish 76.4% (of which Israel-born 67.1%, Europe/America-born 22.6%, Africa-born 5.9%, Asia-born 4.2%), non-Jewish 23.6% (mostly Arab)

Religion: Jewish 76.4%, Muslim 16%, Arab Christians 1.7%, other Christian 0.4%, Druze 1.6%, unspecified 3.9%

Language: Hebrew (official), Arabic used officially for Arab minority, English most commonly used foreign language

Currency: New Israel Sheqel

Electrical Voltage: 230 volts

How to get there:
By Plane: Most of the international airlines operate flights to Israel.  El Al, operates many direct flights from the United States, Europe, the Far East, and Africa. 
Other Israeli airlines such as Arkia and Israir operate flights from central locations in Europe.  There are no direct flights to Israel from distant locations such as Australia or South Africa, or from countries that have no diplomatic relations with Israel.  It is therefore a good idea to reserve a connecting flight from these places, or to arrive in Europe and then purchase a ticket to Israel.

By Sea: Several shipping lines offer scheduled sailings from Europe to Haifa Port. Another option for arrival by sea is to join a Mediterranean cruise which includes Israel in its itinerary. Passengers can board in Cyprus, Greece, Turkey or Egypt and enter Israel through Haifa Port, Tel Aviv, Ashdod or Eilat.

By Land: Land entry into Israel is possible through Egypt and Jordan with whom Israel has peaceful relations.  Border crossings are under the jurisdiction of the Israel Airports Authority.

Weather: Israel enjoys long, warm, dry summers (April-October) and generally mild winters (November-March) with somewhat drier, cooler weather in hilly regions, such as Jerusalem and Safed. Rainfall is relatively heavy in the north and center of the country, with much less in the northern Negev and almost negligible

Travel Documentation and Custom Duty: http://www.goisrael.com/Tourism_Eng/Tourist+Information/Planning+your+trip/Immigration+and+Customs.htm

Getting Around: Trains, Buses, Taxis, Sherut, Car Rental

Tourism Website: http://www.goisrael.com/tourism_eng

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Emergency Numbers: Police-100, Ambulance- 101. Fire Department- 102