Israel
Location: Asia Minor, bordered by Egypt on the West, Lebanon on
the North,Syria and Jordan on the East
Area: 8,000 square miles
Population: 4,500,000
Government: Republic
Largest cities: Jerusalem (capital), Tel Aviv, Haifa
Languages: Hebrew, Arabic
Ethnic groups: Jewish, Arab
Religions: Jewish, Muslim, Christian
Chief industries: Diamond cutting, textiles, processed foods,
chemicals,
plastics, electronics, agriculture
Chief crops: Citrus fruits, grains, olives
Minerals: Potash, lime, copper, phosphates
Leading exports: Polished diamonds, citrus fruits, textiles,
processed foods,
fertilizer
Leading imports: Diamonds, oil, ships, foodstuffs, iron and
steel
Monetary unit: Shekel