Capital: Jerusalem
Population: 8,462,000 (estimated in 2015)
Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
Official Languages: Hebrew, Arabic
Unofficial Languages: English, other minority languages
Main Religions: Judaism, Islam
Ethnic Groups: Jewish, Arabic, and others
Largest Cities: Jerusalem, West Jerusalem, Haifa, Tel Aviv
Main Sport: Football, Judo, Athletics, Tennis
Political System: Parliamentary Democracy
