Situated in the Middle East, the State of Israel is made up of six districts. The three most significant provinces are Jerusalem, Haifa, and Tel Aviv. The country shares borders with Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt. Israel, with a surface size of 20,770 square kilometers, is the sixteenth largest nation in the Middle East. A diversity of terrains, including coastal plains, deserts in the south, and mountains in the center, define the geography. With hot, dry weather in the desert regions, the region has a generally temperate climate. There are more than 9.5 million people living there. With about 936,425 residents, Jerusalem is both the most populous city and the capital of the nation. Haifa and Tel Aviv come next. Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), which handles 24 million people annually, is the biggest airport. Among airports, Ramon Airport (ETM) is the second largest. Together, the two airports service both internal and international flights that link Israel with locations across the globe. The history of the area and the Jewish faith have a strong influence on Israeli culture. Most people are Jewish. Hebrew is the official language. English, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim laws all have an impact on the legal system, which is founded on civil law. It is a parliamentary democracy kind of government. Elected President Isaac Herzog is the head of state, and elected Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is the head of government. The Israeli Shekel (ILS) is the official currency, and its current exchange rate to the US dollar is 3.44. With an open economy, the nation produces a GDP of about $372 billion. The per capita income of its people is $40,336. The two main industries that comprise the majority of the GDP are industry and services. High-tech industry contributes significantly to GDP. High-tech items, wood and paper, potash, citrus fruits, and vegetables are some of the most significant export goods. Israel is a well-liked travel destination that draws travelers from all over the globe. The nation is home to nine UNESCO World Heritage sites, stunning beaches, and places of worship. The nation has grown in popularity as an ecotourism and adventure travel destination in recent years. Jerusalem, Haifa, Nazareth, Jaffa, the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, and the Sea of Galilee are a few of the important locations. Approximately 4.6 million tourists visit the country annually, the bulk of which are from Russia, Europe, and the United States.
