Israel

Israel

Capital City

Jerusalem

Geographic Location

: Placed at the Southeast Asia, Israel is situated between Arabistan Deserts, the Mediterranean and Syria. It is surrounded by the Mediterranean, Gulf of Aqaba, Egypt, Jordan Valley, Lebanon and Syria.

Geographic Coordinates

31 30 N, 34 45 E

Climate

Placed in a subtropical region, Israel lives mainly two seasons. Dry and hot summers, cold and rainy winters are the determinent factors of the climatic conditions. The south is hot throughout the year. It is possible to sky in the mountainous sections of the north. At this region, the temperature falls to under zero. In Tel Aviv (the coast), hot summers and mild winters are realized.

Time Zone

GMT +2

Language

HEBREW

Other Languages

 

Monetary Unit

Israeli Shekel

Telephone

The international dialling code (to): 001, The international dialling code (from) 00 + The related country code

Mobile Phone

GSM 850/1900

Important Phone Nos.

Ambulance 101, Police 100, Fire Brigade 102

Internet

.il

Opening Hours

Banks; 8:30a.m. - 12p.m. and 4/6p.m. (Mon-Thur), 8:30a.m. - 12p.m. (the other days) Shops; 8:30/9a.m. - 7:30/8p.m. (Sun-Thur), 8:30/9:30a.m. - 1p.m. (the other days)

Public Holidays

Purim (February/March) Pesach (March/April), Independence Day (May), Shavuot (Harvest Festival, May), Rosh Hashanah (New Year, September/October), Thanksgiving (October), Hannukah (Festival of Lights, December).

Electric

230V 50HzHz

 

General Information

Standing on a holly land for Muslims, Jewish and Christians, Israel, beyond its religious sites, has a geography of the harmony of red sandy desserts, sea and nature.  

Jerusalem is the culture center of country. The holy site named as Haram esh-Sharif by Muslims and Temple Mount by Jewsih and Christians is placed at the Capital. Al-Aqsa Mosque and Dome of the Rock are found in the Temple Mount. In addition, the Western Wall is placed at here. Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and Israel Museum are among the main cultural attractions of Jerusalem.

Tel Aviv situated along the Mediterranean is the main entertainment tourism site of country. The white sandy beaches at Caesarea and along the Ashkelon coast hosts thousands of tourists every year. 
The Dead Sea, Negev Dessert and Moab Mountains are alluring with their magnificent scenes. Galilee region is the place where Jesus preached most of his sermons. At the same time, this part of the country is a place with the best flora. Galilee Sea, fertile farm lands, abundant forests and valleys covered by a great range of beautiful plants turn the region into a corner from the heaven. By its clear water and plum colored beaches, Eilat Bay is an important coast region for both sea sports and beach tourism. The Elat natural port placed at the north of Red Sea is an excellent place for tours via submarine and glass floored boats. Here, you will be filled ith admiration to the underwater life and the beaches washed with crystal water.