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Israel is located in the Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea.
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population: 7.1 million. 92% of Israel's population is urban, the 17th highest in the world.
size: 10,919 square miles, including the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Golan Heights, and East Jerusalem.
economy: 21.6% of Israelis live on less than $7.30 per day.
culture: Hebrew is the official language of Israel. About 25% of the population are Jewish imigrants from Europe, America, Asia, and Africa. 16% of Israeli citizens are Muslims, and only about 2% profess to be Christians.
last updated 5/30/08 sources |
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God's Chosen—Issue 23
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Returning Remnant—Issue 23
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Israel—Issue 6
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